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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.21, 325.26 and 174.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.21, 325.26 and 174.37 is: 261.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.21 : 325.26 = 174.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.21/325.26 = 174.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.21x = 325.26 × 174.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.21x = 56,715.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,715.59/217.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.11

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