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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.96, 326.22 and 181.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.96, 326.22 and 181.60 is: 271.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.96 : 326.22 = 181.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.96/326.22 = 181.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.96x = 326.22 × 181.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.96x = 59,241.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,241.55/217.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.80

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