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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.48, 325.87 and 169.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.48, 325.87 and 169.01 is: 253.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.48 : 325.87 = 169.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.48/325.87 = 169.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.48x = 325.87 × 169.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.48x = 55,075.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,075.29/217.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.24

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