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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.43, 299.94 and 176.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.43, 299.94 and 176.03 is: 242.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.43 : 299.94 = 176.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.43/299.94 = 176.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.43x = 299.94 × 176.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.43x = 52,798.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,798.44/217.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.83

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