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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.17, 325.74 and 63.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.17, 325.74 and 63.12 is: 94.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.17 : 325.74 = 63.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.17/325.74 = 63.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.17x = 325.74 × 63.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.17x = 20,560.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,560.71/217.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.68

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