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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.66, 299.27 and 161.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.66, 299.27 and 161.67 is: 223.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.66 : 299.27 = 161.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.66/299.27 = 161.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.66x = 299.27 × 161.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.66x = 48,382.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,382.98/216.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.31

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