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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.16, 326 and 171.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.16, 326 and 171.68 is: 257.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.16 : 326 = 171.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.16/326 = 171.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.16x = 326 × 171.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.16x = 55,967.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,967.68/217.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.73

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