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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.03, 323.64 and 170.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.03, 323.64 and 170.28 is: 255.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.03 : 323.64 = 170.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.03/323.64 = 170.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.03x = 323.64 × 170.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.03x = 55,109.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,109.42/216.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.10

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