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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.08, 299.42 and 173.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.08, 299.42 and 173.52 is: 239.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.08 : 299.42 = 173.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.08/299.42 = 173.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.08x = 299.42 × 173.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.08x = 51,955.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,955.36/217.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.34

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