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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.37, 298.38 and 174.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.37, 298.38 and 174.90 is: 241.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.37 : 298.38 = 174.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.37/298.38 = 174.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.37x = 298.38 × 174.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.37x = 52,185.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,185.17/216.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.18

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