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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.06, 297.80 and 157.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.06, 297.80 and 157.74 is: 217.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.06 : 297.80 = 157.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.06/297.80 = 157.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.06x = 297.80 × 157.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.06x = 46,974.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,974.97/216.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.42

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