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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.25, 301.05 and 171.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.25, 301.05 and 171.72 is: 236.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.25 : 301.05 = 171.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.25/301.05 = 171.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.25x = 301.05 × 171.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.25x = 51,696.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,696.31/218.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.87

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