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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.93, 300.56 and 170.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.93, 300.56 and 170.68 is: 235.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.93 : 300.56 = 170.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.93/300.56 = 170.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.93x = 300.56 × 170.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.93x = 51,297.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,297.98/217.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.39

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