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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.55, 325.76 and 174.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.55, 325.76 and 174.02 is: 260.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.55 : 325.76 = 174.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.55/325.76 = 174.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.55x = 325.76 × 174.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.55x = 56,686.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,686.26/217.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.56

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