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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.33, 324.06 and 170.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.33, 324.06 and 170.54 is: 255.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.33 : 324.06 = 170.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.33/324.06 = 170.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.33x = 324.06 × 170.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.33x = 55,264.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,264.15/216.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.47

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