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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.95, 323.94 and 170.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.95, 323.94 and 170.78 is: 255.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.95 : 323.94 = 170.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.95/323.94 = 170.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.95x = 323.94 × 170.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.95x = 55,321.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,321.49/216.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.00

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