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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.84, 326.76 and 181.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.84, 326.76 and 181.66 is: 272.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.84 : 326.76 = 181.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.84/326.76 = 181.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.84x = 326.76 × 181.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.84x = 59,359.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,359.22/217.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.49

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