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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.25, 327.12 and 174.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.25, 327.12 and 174.71 is: 261.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.25 : 327.12 = 174.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.25/327.12 = 174.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.25x = 327.12 × 174.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.25x = 57,149.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,149.50/218.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.85

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