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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.31, 327.74 and 173.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.31, 327.74 and 173.22 is: 260.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.31 : 327.74 = 173.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.31/327.74 = 173.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.31x = 327.74 × 173.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.31x = 56,770.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,770.26/218.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.04

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