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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.66, 326.58 and 121.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.66, 326.58 and 121.47 is: 182.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.66 : 326.58 = 121.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.66/326.58 = 121.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.66x = 326.58 × 121.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.66x = 39,669.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,669.67/217.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.26

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