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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.44, 325.56 and 176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.44, 325.56 and 176.40 is: 264.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.44 : 325.56 = 176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.44/325.56 = 176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.44x = 325.56 × 176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.44x = 57,428.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,428.78/217.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.11

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