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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.23, 299.66 and 184.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.23, 299.66 and 184.83 is: 254.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.23 : 299.66 = 184.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.23/299.66 = 184.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.23x = 299.66 × 184.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.23x = 55,386.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,386.16/217.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.97

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