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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.16, 323.91 and 170.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.16, 323.91 and 170.59 is: 255.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.16 : 323.91 = 170.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.16/323.91 = 170.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.16x = 323.91 × 170.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.16x = 55,255.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,255.81/216.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.62

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