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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.26, 300.93 and 176.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.26, 300.93 and 176.66 is: 243.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.26 : 300.93 = 176.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.26/300.93 = 176.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.26x = 300.93 × 176.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.26x = 53,162.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,162.29/218.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.57

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