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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.61, 327.23 and 173.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.61, 327.23 and 173.05 is: 259.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.61 : 327.23 = 173.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.61/327.23 = 173.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.61x = 327.23 × 173.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.61x = 56,626.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,626.12/218.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.03

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