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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.33, 325.55 and 171.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.33, 325.55 and 171.54 is: 256.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.33 : 325.55 = 171.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.33/325.55 = 171.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.33x = 325.55 × 171.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.33x = 55,844.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,844.85/217.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.96

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