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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.59, 324.42 and 170.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.59, 324.42 and 170.80 is: 255.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.59 : 324.42 = 170.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.59/324.42 = 170.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.59x = 324.42 × 170.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.59x = 55,409.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,409.48/216.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.83

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