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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.13, 325.71 and 120.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.13, 325.71 and 120.96 is: 181.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.13 : 325.71 = 120.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.13/325.71 = 120.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.13x = 325.71 × 120.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.13x = 39,397.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,397.88/217.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.45

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