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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.19, 300.60 and 174.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.19, 300.60 and 174.45 is: 240.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.19 : 300.60 = 174.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.19/300.60 = 174.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.19x = 300.60 × 174.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.19x = 52,439.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,439.67/218.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.34

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