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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.99, 298.91 and 173.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.99, 298.91 and 173.25 is: 238.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.99 : 298.91 = 173.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.99/298.91 = 173.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.99x = 298.91 × 173.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.99x = 51,786.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,786.16/216.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.66

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