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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.76, 326.28 and 179.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.76, 326.28 and 179.36 is: 268.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.76 : 326.28 = 179.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.76/326.28 = 179.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.76x = 326.28 × 179.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.76x = 58,521.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,521.58/217.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.74

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