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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.94, 325.26 and 175.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.94, 325.26 and 175.86 is: 263.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.94 : 325.26 = 175.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.94/325.26 = 175.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.94x = 325.26 × 175.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.94x = 57,200.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,200.22/216.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.67

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