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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.52, 301.30 and 176.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.52, 301.30 and 176.96 is: 244.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.52 : 301.30 = 176.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.52/301.30 = 176.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.52x = 301.30 × 176.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.52x = 53,318.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,318.05/218.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.00

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