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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.97, 326.76 and 175.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.97, 326.76 and 175.13 is: 262.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.97 : 326.76 = 175.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.97/326.76 = 175.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.97x = 326.76 × 175.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.97x = 57,223.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,223.85/217.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.54

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