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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.26, 298.17 and 174.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.26, 298.17 and 174.66 is: 240.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.26 : 298.17 = 174.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.26/298.17 = 174.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.26x = 298.17 × 174.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.26x = 52,078.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,078.37/216.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.81

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