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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.05, 325.58 and 184.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.05, 325.58 and 184.47 is: 276.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.05 : 325.58 = 184.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.05/325.58 = 184.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.05x = 325.58 × 184.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.05x = 60,060.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,060.36/217.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.71

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