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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.76, 300.72 and 174.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.76, 300.72 and 174.20 is: 240.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.76 : 300.72 = 174.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.76/300.72 = 174.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.76x = 300.72 × 174.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.76x = 52,385.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,385.42/217.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.56

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