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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.10, 299.36 and 167.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.10, 299.36 and 167.89 is: 231.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.10 : 299.36 = 167.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.10/299.36 = 167.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.10x = 299.36 × 167.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.10x = 50,259.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,259.55/217.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.50

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