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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218, 327 and 170

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218, 327 and 170 is: 255

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218 : 327 = 170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218/327 = 170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218x = 327 × 170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218x = 55,590
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,590/218
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255

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