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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.48, 325.88 and 174.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.48, 325.88 and 174.10 is: 260.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.48 : 325.88 = 174.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.48/325.88 = 174.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.48x = 325.88 × 174.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.48x = 56,735.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,735.71/217.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.88

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