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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.29, 301.68 and 174.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.29, 301.68 and 174.55 is: 241.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.29 : 301.68 = 174.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.29/301.68 = 174.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.29x = 301.68 × 174.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.29x = 52,658.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,658.24/218.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.23

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