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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.24, 325.89 and 177.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.24, 325.89 and 177.01 is: 265.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.24 : 325.89 = 177.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.24/325.89 = 177.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.24x = 325.89 × 177.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.24x = 57,685.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,685.79/217.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.54

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