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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.54, 298.17 and 170.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.54, 298.17 and 170.10 is: 234.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.54 : 298.17 = 170.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.54/298.17 = 170.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.54x = 298.17 × 170.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.54x = 50,718.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,718.72/216.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.22

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