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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.74, 326.88 and 144.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.74, 326.88 and 144.66 is: 217.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.74 : 326.88 = 144.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.74/326.88 = 144.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.74x = 326.88 × 144.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.74x = 47,286.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,286.46/217.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.17

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