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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.26, 325.73 and 78.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.26, 325.73 and 78.39 is: 117.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.26 : 325.73 = 78.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.26/325.73 = 78.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.26x = 325.73 × 78.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.26x = 25,533.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,533.58/217.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.53

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