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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.18, 325.80 and 72.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.18, 325.80 and 72.94 is: 109.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.18 : 325.80 = 72.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.18/325.80 = 72.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.18x = 325.80 × 72.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.18x = 23,763.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,763.85/217.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.42

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