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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.77, 326.66 and 55.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.77, 326.66 and 55.46 is: 83.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.77 : 326.66 = 55.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.77/326.66 = 55.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.77x = 326.66 × 55.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.77x = 18,116.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,116.29/217.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.19

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