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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.13, 325.73 and 72.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.13, 325.73 and 72.81 is: 109.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.13 : 325.73 = 72.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.13/325.73 = 72.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.13x = 325.73 × 72.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.13x = 23,716.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,716.40/217.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.23

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