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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.93, 326.69 and 73.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.93, 326.69 and 73.57 is: 110.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.93 : 326.69 = 73.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.93/326.69 = 73.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.93x = 326.69 × 73.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.93x = 24,034.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,034.22/217.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.28

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