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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.22, 298.12 and 176.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.22, 298.12 and 176.73 is: 243.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.22 : 298.12 = 176.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.22/298.12 = 176.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.22x = 298.12 × 176.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.22x = 52,686.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,686.75/216.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.67

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