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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.24, 325.57 and 119.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.24, 325.57 and 119.76 is: 179.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.24 : 325.57 = 119.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.24/325.57 = 119.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.24x = 325.57 × 119.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.24x = 38,989.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,989.96/217.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.48

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