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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.94, 300.15 and 171.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.94, 300.15 and 171.23 is: 235.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.94 : 300.15 = 171.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.94/300.15 = 171.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.94x = 300.15 × 171.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.94x = 51,395.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,395.43/217.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.83

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