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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.95, 300.57 and 181.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.95, 300.57 and 181.05 is: 249.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.95 : 300.57 = 181.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.95/300.57 = 181.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.95x = 300.57 × 181.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.95x = 54,418.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,418.20/217.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.68

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