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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.93, 300.63 and 176.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.93, 300.63 and 176.53 is: 243.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.93 : 300.63 = 176.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.93/300.63 = 176.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.93x = 300.63 × 176.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.93x = 53,070.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,070.21/217.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.52

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