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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.33, 325.51 and 176.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.33, 325.51 and 176.56 is: 264.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.33 : 325.51 = 176.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.33/325.51 = 176.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.33x = 325.51 × 176.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.33x = 57,472.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,472.05/217.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.45

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