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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.78, 326.67 and 175.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.78, 326.67 and 175.30 is: 262.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.78 : 326.67 = 175.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.78/326.67 = 175.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.78x = 326.67 × 175.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.78x = 57,265.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,265.25/217.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.95

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