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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.97, 328.39 and 170.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.97, 328.39 and 170.28 is: 255.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.97 : 328.39 = 170.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.97/328.39 = 170.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.97x = 328.39 × 170.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.97x = 55,917.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,917.21/218.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.36

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