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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.06, 325.86 and 178.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.06, 325.86 and 178.54 is: 268.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.06 : 325.86 = 178.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.06/325.86 = 178.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.06x = 325.86 × 178.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.06x = 58,179.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,179.04/217.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.03

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