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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.69, 326.51 and 55.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.69, 326.51 and 55.37 is: 83.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.69 : 326.51 = 55.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.69/326.51 = 55.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.69x = 326.51 × 55.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.69x = 18,079.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,079.40/217.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.05

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