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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.71, 300.51 and 181.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.71, 300.51 and 181.26 is: 250.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.71 : 300.51 = 181.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.71/300.51 = 181.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.71x = 300.51 × 181.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.71x = 54,470.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,470.44/217.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.20

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