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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.71, 326.35 and 87.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.71, 326.35 and 87.67 is: 131.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.71 : 326.35 = 87.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.71/326.35 = 87.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.71x = 326.35 × 87.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.71x = 28,611.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,611.10/217.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.42

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