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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.84, 329.28 and 173.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.84, 329.28 and 173.69 is: 261.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.84 : 329.28 = 173.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.84/329.28 = 173.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.84x = 329.28 × 173.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.84x = 57,191.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,191.00/218.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.33

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