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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.62, 325.11 and 171.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.62, 325.11 and 171.44 is: 257.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.62 : 325.11 = 171.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.62/325.11 = 171.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.62x = 325.11 × 171.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.62x = 55,736.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,736.86/216.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.30

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