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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.82, 326.55 and 87.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.82, 326.55 and 87.74 is: 131.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.82 : 326.55 = 87.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.82/326.55 = 87.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.82x = 326.55 × 87.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.82x = 28,651.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,651.06/217.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.54

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