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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.62, 299.88 and 176.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.62, 299.88 and 176.04 is: 242.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.62 : 299.88 = 176.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.62/299.88 = 176.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.62x = 299.88 × 176.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.62x = 52,790.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,790.88/217.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.58

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