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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.92, 301.08 and 182.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.92, 301.08 and 182.96 is: 252.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.92 : 301.08 = 182.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.92/301.08 = 182.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.92x = 301.08 × 182.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.92x = 55,085.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,085.91/217.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.78

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