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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.27, 325.84 and 63.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.27, 325.84 and 63.17 is: 94.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.27 : 325.84 = 63.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.27/325.84 = 63.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.27x = 325.84 × 63.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.27x = 20,581.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,581.68/217.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.73

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