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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.65, 300.23 and 176.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.65, 300.23 and 176.13 is: 242.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.65 : 300.23 = 176.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.65/300.23 = 176.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.65x = 300.23 × 176.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.65x = 52,878.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,878.49/217.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.96

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