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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.35, 325.62 and 181.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.35, 325.62 and 181.44 is: 271.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.35 : 325.62 = 181.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.35/325.62 = 181.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.35x = 325.62 × 181.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.35x = 59,080.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,080.49/217.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.82

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