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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.10, 299.46 and 158.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.10, 299.46 and 158.00 is: 217.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.10 : 299.46 = 158.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.10/299.46 = 158.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.10x = 299.46 × 158.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.10x = 47,314.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,314.13/217.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.94

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