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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.62, 325.97 and 174.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.62, 325.97 and 174.33 is: 261.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.62 : 325.97 = 174.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.62/325.97 = 174.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.62x = 325.97 × 174.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.62x = 56,828.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,828.01/217.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.13

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