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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.61, 326.33 and 87.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.61, 326.33 and 87.57 is: 131.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.61 : 326.33 = 87.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.61/326.33 = 87.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.61x = 326.33 × 87.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.61x = 28,577.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,577.71/217.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.33

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