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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.96, 326.12 and 174.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.96, 326.12 and 174.16 is: 261.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.96 : 326.12 = 174.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.96/326.12 = 174.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.96x = 326.12 × 174.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.96x = 56,797.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,797.06/216.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.79

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