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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.30, 326.57 and 180.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.30, 326.57 and 180.96 is: 271.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.30 : 326.57 = 180.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.30/326.57 = 180.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.30x = 326.57 × 180.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.30x = 59,095.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,095.20/217.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.96

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