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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.92, 328.13 and 181.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.92, 328.13 and 181.67 is: 273.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.92 : 328.13 = 181.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.92/328.13 = 181.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.92x = 328.13 × 181.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.92x = 59,611.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,611.38/217.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.55

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