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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.68, 324.44 and 173.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.68, 324.44 and 173.14 is: 259.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.68 : 324.44 = 173.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.68/324.44 = 173.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.68x = 324.44 × 173.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.68x = 56,173.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,173.54/216.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.25

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