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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.34, 325.49 and 176.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.34, 325.49 and 176.32 is: 264.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.34 : 325.49 = 176.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.34/325.49 = 176.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.34x = 325.49 × 176.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.34x = 57,390.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,390.40/217.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.06

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