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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217, 299.58 and 165.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217, 299.58 and 165.34 is: 228.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217 : 299.58 = 165.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217/299.58 = 165.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217x = 299.58 × 165.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217x = 49,532.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,532.56/217
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.26

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