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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.18, 326.13 and 178.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.18, 326.13 and 178.66 is: 268.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.18 : 326.13 = 178.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.18/326.13 = 178.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.18x = 326.13 × 178.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.18x = 58,266.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,266.39/217.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.29

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