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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.45, 326.16 and 55.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.45, 326.16 and 55.13 is: 82.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.45 : 326.16 = 55.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.45/326.16 = 55.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.45x = 326.16 × 55.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.45x = 17,979.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,979.57/217.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.68

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