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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.72, 326.56 and 73.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.72, 326.56 and 73.44 is: 110.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.72 : 326.56 = 73.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.72/326.56 = 73.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.72x = 326.56 × 73.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.72x = 23,982.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,982.57/217.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.15

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