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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.63, 326.56 and 87.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.63, 326.56 and 87.69 is: 131.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.63 : 326.56 = 87.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.63/326.56 = 87.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.63x = 326.56 × 87.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.63x = 28,636.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,636.05/217.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.58

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