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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.79, 326.73 and 73.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.79, 326.73 and 73.50 is: 110.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.79 : 326.73 = 73.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.79/326.73 = 73.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.79x = 326.73 × 73.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.79x = 24,014.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,014.66/217.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.27

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