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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.74, 324.98 and 170.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.74, 324.98 and 170.94 is: 256.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.74 : 324.98 = 170.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.74/324.98 = 170.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.74x = 324.98 × 170.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.74x = 55,551.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,551.23/216.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.31

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