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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217, 325.50 and 169

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217, 325.50 and 169 is: 253.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217 : 325.50 = 169 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217/325.50 = 169/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217x = 325.50 × 169
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217x = 55,009.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,009.50/217
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.50

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