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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.78, 298.33 and 174.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.78, 298.33 and 174.44 is: 240.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.78 : 298.33 = 174.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.78/298.33 = 174.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.78x = 298.33 × 174.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.78x = 52,038.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,038.76/216.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.05

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