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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.77, 299.14 and 161.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.77, 299.14 and 161.75 is: 223.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.77 : 299.14 = 161.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.77/299.14 = 161.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.77x = 299.14 × 161.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.77x = 48,386.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,386.24/216.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.22

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