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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.84, 326.72 and 63.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.84, 326.72 and 63.74 is: 95.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.84 : 326.72 = 63.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.84/326.72 = 63.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.84x = 326.72 × 63.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.84x = 20,825.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,825.13/217.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.60

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