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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.08, 325.04 and 173.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.08, 325.04 and 173.45 is: 259.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.08 : 325.04 = 173.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.08/325.04 = 173.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.08x = 325.04 × 173.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.08x = 56,377.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,377.32/217.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.71

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