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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.02, 299.63 and 164.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.02, 299.63 and 164.48 is: 227.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.02 : 299.63 = 164.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.02/299.63 = 164.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.02x = 299.63 × 164.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.02x = 49,280.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,280.82/217.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.08

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