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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.83, 325.89 and 169.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.83, 325.89 and 169.02 is: 252.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.83 : 325.89 = 169.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.83/325.89 = 169.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.83x = 325.89 × 169.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.83x = 55,081.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,081.93/217.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.87

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