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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.02, 327.17 and 172.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.02, 327.17 and 172.75 is: 259.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.02 : 327.17 = 172.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.02/327.17 = 172.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.02x = 327.17 × 172.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.02x = 56,518.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,518.62/218.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.24

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