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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.26, 300.20 and 171.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.26, 300.20 and 171.00 is: 236.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.26 : 300.20 = 171.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.26/300.20 = 171.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.26x = 300.20 × 171.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.26x = 51,335.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,335.38/217.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.28

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