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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.73, 300.21 and 184.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.73, 300.21 and 184.59 is: 254.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.73 : 300.21 = 184.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.73/300.21 = 184.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.73x = 300.21 × 184.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.73x = 55,415.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,415.76/217.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.52

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