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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.59, 326.28 and 94.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.59, 326.28 and 94.17 is: 141.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.59 : 326.28 = 94.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.59/326.28 = 94.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.59x = 326.28 × 94.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.59x = 30,725.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,725.79/217.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.21

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