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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.29, 325.95 and 71.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.29, 325.95 and 71.05 is: 106.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.29 : 325.95 = 71.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.29/325.95 = 71.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.29x = 325.95 × 71.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.29x = 23,158.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,158.75/217.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.58

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