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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.39, 323.81 and 170.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.39, 323.81 and 170.42 is: 255.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.39 : 323.81 = 170.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.39/323.81 = 170.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.39x = 323.81 × 170.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.39x = 55,183.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,183.70/216.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.02

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