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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.92, 300.96 and 171.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.92, 300.96 and 171.36 is: 236.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.92 : 300.96 = 171.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.92/300.96 = 171.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.92x = 300.96 × 171.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.92x = 51,572.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,572.51/217.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.66

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