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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.16, 325.92 and 174.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.16, 325.92 and 174.93 is: 261.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.16 : 325.92 = 174.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.16/325.92 = 174.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.16x = 325.92 × 174.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.16x = 57,013.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,013.19/218.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.34

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