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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.39, 325.98 and 71.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.39, 325.98 and 71.10 is: 106.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.39 : 325.98 = 71.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.39/325.98 = 71.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.39x = 325.98 × 71.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.39x = 23,177.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,177.18/217.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.62

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