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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.52, 325.74 and 174.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.52, 325.74 and 174.68 is: 261.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.52 : 325.74 = 174.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.52/325.74 = 174.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.52x = 325.74 × 174.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.52x = 56,900.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,900.26/217.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.59

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