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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.62, 300.11 and 176.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.62, 300.11 and 176.15 is: 242.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.62 : 300.11 = 176.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.62/300.11 = 176.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.62x = 300.11 × 176.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.62x = 52,862.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,862.00/217.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.91

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