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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.83, 299.67 and 173.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.83, 299.67 and 173.09 is: 239.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.83 : 299.67 = 173.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.83/299.67 = 173.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.83x = 299.67 × 173.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.83x = 51,869.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,869.98/216.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.22

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