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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.43, 325.94 and 176.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.43, 325.94 and 176.93 is: 265.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.43 : 325.94 = 176.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.43/325.94 = 176.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.43x = 325.94 × 176.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.43x = 57,666.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,666.05/217.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.22

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