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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.20, 326.70 and 170.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.20, 326.70 and 170.20 is: 254.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.20 : 326.70 = 170.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.20/326.70 = 170.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.20x = 326.70 × 170.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.20x = 55,604.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,604.34/218.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.83

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