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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.92, 301.70 and 175.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.92, 301.70 and 175.24 is: 241.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.92 : 301.70 = 175.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.92/301.70 = 175.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.92x = 301.70 × 175.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.92x = 52,869.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,869.91/218.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.50

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