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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.39, 325.56 and 119.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.39, 325.56 and 119.74 is: 179.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.39 : 325.56 = 119.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.39/325.56 = 119.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.39x = 325.56 × 119.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.39x = 38,982.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,982.55/217.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.32

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