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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.19, 298.38 and 174.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.19, 298.38 and 174.34 is: 240.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.19 : 298.38 = 174.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.19/298.38 = 174.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.19x = 298.38 × 174.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.19x = 52,019.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,019.57/216.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.62

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