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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.12, 324.36 and 170.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.12, 324.36 and 170.94 is: 256.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.12 : 324.36 = 170.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.12/324.36 = 170.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.12x = 324.36 × 170.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.12x = 55,446.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,446.10/216.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.55

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