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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.42, 327.43 and 173.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.42, 327.43 and 173.06 is: 259.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.42 : 327.43 = 173.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.42/327.43 = 173.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.42x = 327.43 × 173.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.42x = 56,666.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,666.07/218.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.43

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