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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.36, 298.49 and 174.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.36, 298.49 and 174.69 is: 241.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.36 : 298.49 = 174.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.36/298.49 = 174.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.36x = 298.49 × 174.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.36x = 52,142.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,142.34/216.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.00

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