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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.97, 300.13 and 173.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.97, 300.13 and 173.62 is: 239.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.97 : 300.13 = 173.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.97/300.13 = 173.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.97x = 300.13 × 173.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.97x = 52,108.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,108.57/217.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.06

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