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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.76, 300.24 and 179.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.76, 300.24 and 179.79 is: 247.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.76 : 300.24 = 179.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.76/300.24 = 179.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.76x = 300.24 × 179.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.76x = 53,979.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,979.02/217.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.89

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