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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.15, 299.78 and 174.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.15, 299.78 and 174.68 is: 241.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.15 : 299.78 = 174.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.15/299.78 = 174.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.15x = 299.78 × 174.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.15x = 52,365.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,365.57/217.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.15

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