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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.88, 325.37 and 171.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.88, 325.37 and 171.31 is: 257.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.88 : 325.37 = 171.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.88/325.37 = 171.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.88x = 325.37 × 171.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.88x = 55,739.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,739.13/216.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.00

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