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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.63, 325.81 and 169.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.63, 325.81 and 169.39 is: 253.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.63 : 325.81 = 169.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.63/325.81 = 169.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.63x = 325.81 × 169.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.63x = 55,188.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,188.96/217.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.59

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