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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.19, 299.76 and 175.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.19, 299.76 and 175.34 is: 242.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.19 : 299.76 = 175.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.19/299.76 = 175.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.19x = 299.76 × 175.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.19x = 52,559.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,559.92/217.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.00

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