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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.52, 326.61 and 176.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.52, 326.61 and 176.54 is: 265.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.52 : 326.61 = 176.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.52/326.61 = 176.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.52x = 326.61 × 176.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.52x = 57,660.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,660.55/217.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.09

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