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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.53, 325.69 and 173.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.53, 325.69 and 173.79 is: 260.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.53 : 325.69 = 173.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.53/325.69 = 173.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.53x = 325.69 × 173.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.53x = 56,601.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,601.23/217.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.20

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