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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.76, 300.60 and 171.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.76, 300.60 and 171.26 is: 236.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.76 : 300.60 = 171.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.76/300.60 = 171.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.76x = 300.60 × 171.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.76x = 51,480.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,480.76/217.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.41

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