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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.10, 297.95 and 176.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.10, 297.95 and 176.72 is: 243.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.10 : 297.95 = 176.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.10/297.95 = 176.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.10x = 297.95 × 176.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.10x = 52,653.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,653.72/216.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.65

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