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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216, 297.92 and 157.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216, 297.92 and 157.68 is: 217.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216 : 297.92 = 157.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216/297.92 = 157.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216x = 297.92 × 157.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216x = 46,976.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,976.03/216
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.48

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