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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.17, 325.74 and 95.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.17, 325.74 and 95.34 is: 143.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.17 : 325.74 = 95.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.17/325.74 = 95.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.17x = 325.74 × 95.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.17x = 31,056.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,056.05/217.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.00

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