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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.14, 324.23 and 170.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.14, 324.23 and 170.97 is: 255.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.14 : 324.23 = 170.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.14/324.23 = 170.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.14x = 324.23 × 170.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.14x = 55,433.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,433.60/217.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.29

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