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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.59, 298.57 and 169.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.59, 298.57 and 169.87 is: 234.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.59 : 298.57 = 169.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.59/298.57 = 169.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.59x = 298.57 × 169.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.59x = 50,716.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,716.17/216.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.16

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