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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.63, 299.07 and 157.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.63, 299.07 and 157.73 is: 217.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.63 : 299.07 = 157.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.63/299.07 = 157.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.63x = 299.07 × 157.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.63x = 47,170.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,170.82/216.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.75

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