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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.99, 327.97 and 173.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.99, 327.97 and 173.03 is: 259.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.99 : 327.97 = 173.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.99/327.97 = 173.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.99x = 327.97 × 173.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.99x = 56,746.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,746.14/218.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.13

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