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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.15, 299.95 and 168.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.15, 299.95 and 168.64 is: 232.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.15 : 299.95 = 168.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.15/299.95 = 168.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.15x = 299.95 × 168.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.15x = 50,582.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,582.40/217.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.94

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