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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.34, 327.10 and 170.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.34, 327.10 and 170.55 is: 255.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.34 : 327.10 = 170.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.34/327.10 = 170.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.34x = 327.10 × 170.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.34x = 55,786.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,786.91/218.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.50

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