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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.93, 326.86 and 73.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.93, 326.86 and 73.63 is: 110.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.93 : 326.86 = 73.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.93/326.86 = 73.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.93x = 326.86 × 73.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.93x = 24,066.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,066.70/217.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.43

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