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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.08, 324.96 and 176.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.08, 324.96 and 176.16 is: 263.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.08 : 324.96 = 176.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.08/324.96 = 176.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.08x = 324.96 × 176.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.08x = 57,244.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,244.95/217.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.70

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