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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.69, 299.91 and 173.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.69, 299.91 and 173.95 is: 239.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.69 : 299.91 = 173.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.69/299.91 = 173.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.69x = 299.91 × 173.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.69x = 52,169.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,169.34/217.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.65

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