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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.97, 324.03 and 173.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.97, 324.03 and 173.70 is: 259.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.97 : 324.03 = 173.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.97/324.03 = 173.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.97x = 324.03 × 173.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.97x = 56,284.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,284.01/216.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.41

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