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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.31, 300.67 and 171.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.31, 300.67 and 171.61 is: 236.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.31 : 300.67 = 171.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.31/300.67 = 171.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.31x = 300.67 × 171.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.31x = 51,596.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,596.80/218.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.35

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