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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.53, 326.43 and 182.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.53, 326.43 and 182.43 is: 273.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.53 : 326.43 = 182.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.53/326.43 = 182.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.53x = 326.43 × 182.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.53x = 59,550.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,550.62/217.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.76

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