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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.36, 325.96 and 182.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.36, 325.96 and 182.66 is: 273.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.36 : 325.96 = 182.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.36/325.96 = 182.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.36x = 325.96 × 182.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.36x = 59,538.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,538.22/217.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.92

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