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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.94, 300.41 and 173.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.94, 300.41 and 173.86 is: 239.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.94 : 300.41 = 173.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.94/300.41 = 173.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.94x = 300.41 × 173.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.94x = 52,229.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,229.28/217.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.65

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