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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.61, 326.48 and 87.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.61, 326.48 and 87.63 is: 131.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.61 : 326.48 = 87.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.61/326.48 = 87.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.61x = 326.48 × 87.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.61x = 28,609.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,609.00/217.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.47

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