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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.59, 325.22 and 173.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.59, 325.22 and 173.13 is: 259.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.59 : 325.22 = 173.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.59/325.22 = 173.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.59x = 325.22 × 173.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.59x = 56,305.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,305.73/216.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.96

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