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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.91, 326.68 and 181.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.91, 326.68 and 181.65 is: 272.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.91 : 326.68 = 181.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.91/326.68 = 181.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.91x = 326.68 × 181.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.91x = 59,341.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,341.42/217.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.32

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