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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.32, 325.91 and 78.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.32, 325.91 and 78.46 is: 117.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.32 : 325.91 = 78.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.32/325.91 = 78.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.32x = 325.91 × 78.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.32x = 25,570.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,570.90/217.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.66

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