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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.75, 300.89 and 171.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.75, 300.89 and 171.48 is: 236.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.75 : 300.89 = 171.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.75/300.89 = 171.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.75x = 300.89 × 171.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.75x = 51,596.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,596.19/217.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.95

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