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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.22, 325.75 and 173.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.22, 325.75 and 173.78 is: 260.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.22 : 325.75 = 173.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.22/325.75 = 173.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.22x = 325.75 × 173.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.22x = 56,608.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,608.84/217.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.61

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