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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.92, 326.76 and 71.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.92, 326.76 and 71.64 is: 107.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.92 : 326.76 = 71.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.92/326.76 = 71.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.92x = 326.76 × 71.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.92x = 23,409.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,409.09/217.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.42

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