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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.96, 325.60 and 171.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.96, 325.60 and 171.36 is: 257.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.96 : 325.60 = 171.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.96/325.60 = 171.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.96x = 325.60 × 171.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.96x = 55,794.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,794.82/216.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.17

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