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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.99, 299.01 and 170.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.99, 299.01 and 170.42 is: 234.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.99 : 299.01 = 170.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.99/299.01 = 170.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.99x = 299.01 × 170.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.99x = 50,955.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,955.79/216.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.83

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