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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.08, 300.96 and 174.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.08, 300.96 and 174.40 is: 240.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.08 : 300.96 = 174.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.08/300.96 = 174.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.08x = 300.96 × 174.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.08x = 52,487.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,487.42/218.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.68

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