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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.17, 325.75 and 54.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.17, 325.75 and 54.85 is: 82.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.17 : 325.75 = 54.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.17/325.75 = 54.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.17x = 325.75 × 54.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.17x = 17,867.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,867.39/217.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.27

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