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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.26, 326.06 and 119.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.26, 326.06 and 119.78 is: 179.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.26 : 326.06 = 119.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.26/326.06 = 119.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.26x = 326.06 × 119.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.26x = 39,055.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,055.47/217.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.76

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