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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.91, 326.25 and 176.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.91, 326.25 and 176.53 is: 264.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.91 : 326.25 = 176.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.91/326.25 = 176.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.91x = 326.25 × 176.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.91x = 57,592.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,592.10/217.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.30

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