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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.14, 325.53 and 78.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.14, 325.53 and 78.27 is: 117.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.14 : 325.53 = 78.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.14/325.53 = 78.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.14x = 325.53 × 78.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.14x = 25,479.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,479.23/217.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.34

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