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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.27, 325.66 and 178.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.27, 325.66 and 178.93 is: 268.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.27 : 325.66 = 178.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.27/325.66 = 178.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.27x = 325.66 × 178.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.27x = 58,270.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,270.34/217.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.19

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