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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.34, 326 and 169.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.34, 326 and 169.82 is: 254.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.34 : 326 = 169.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.34/326 = 169.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.34x = 326 × 169.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.34x = 55,361.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,361.32/217.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.72

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