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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.87, 324.69 and 170.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.87, 324.69 and 170.97 is: 255.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.87 : 324.69 = 170.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.87/324.69 = 170.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.87x = 324.69 × 170.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.87x = 55,512.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,512.25/216.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.97

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