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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.66, 325.89 and 181.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.66, 325.89 and 181.72 is: 272.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.66 : 325.89 = 181.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.66/325.89 = 181.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.66x = 325.89 × 181.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.66x = 59,220.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,220.73/217.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.08

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