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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.40, 299.82 and 175.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.40, 299.82 and 175.70 is: 242.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.40 : 299.82 = 175.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.40/299.82 = 175.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.40x = 299.82 × 175.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.40x = 52,678.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,678.37/217.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.31

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