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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.13, 299.72 and 158.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.13, 299.72 and 158.99 is: 219.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.13 : 299.72 = 158.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.13/299.72 = 158.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.13x = 299.72 × 158.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.13x = 47,651.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,651.69/217.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.46

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