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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.74, 298.73 and 157.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.74, 298.73 and 157.73 is: 217.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.74 : 298.73 = 157.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.74/298.73 = 157.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.74x = 298.73 × 157.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.74x = 47,117.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,117.58/216.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.39

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