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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.06, 298 and 174.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.06, 298 and 174.54 is: 240.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.06 : 298 = 174.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.06/298 = 174.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.06x = 298 × 174.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.06x = 52,012.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,012.92/216.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.73

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