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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.54, 325.90 and 155.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.54, 325.90 and 155.71 is: 233.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.54 : 325.90 = 155.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.54/325.90 = 155.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.54x = 325.90 × 155.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.54x = 50,745.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,745.89/217.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.27

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