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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.34, 301.72 and 177.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.34, 301.72 and 177.11 is: 244.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.34 : 301.72 = 177.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.34/301.72 = 177.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.34x = 301.72 × 177.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.34x = 53,435.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,435.24/218.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.73

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