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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.84, 325.80 and 177.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.84, 325.80 and 177.52 is: 265.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.84 : 325.80 = 177.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.84/325.80 = 177.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.84x = 325.80 × 177.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.84x = 57,836.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,836.02/217.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.50

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