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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.17, 298.18 and 174.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.17, 298.18 and 174.66 is: 240.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.17 : 298.18 = 174.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.17/298.18 = 174.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.17x = 298.18 × 174.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.17x = 52,079.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,079.22/216.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.92

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