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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.05, 300.77 and 176.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.05, 300.77 and 176.60 is: 243.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.05 : 300.77 = 176.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.05/300.77 = 176.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.05x = 300.77 × 176.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.05x = 53,115.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,115.10/218.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.60

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