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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.64, 327.54 and 170.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.64, 327.54 and 170.31 is: 255.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.64 : 327.54 = 170.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.64/327.54 = 170.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.64x = 327.54 × 170.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.64x = 55,783.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,783.34/218.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.14

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