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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.52, 326.16 and 183.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.52, 326.16 and 183.20 is: 274.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.52 : 326.16 = 183.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.52/326.16 = 183.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.52x = 326.16 × 183.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.52x = 59,752.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,752.51/217.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.70

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