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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.72, 325.11 and 170.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.72, 325.11 and 170.43 is: 255.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.72 : 325.11 = 170.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.72/325.11 = 170.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.72x = 325.11 × 170.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.72x = 55,408.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,408.50/216.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.67

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