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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.18, 299.64 and 151.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.18, 299.64 and 151.66 is: 209.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.18 : 299.64 = 151.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.18/299.64 = 151.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.18x = 299.64 × 151.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.18x = 45,443.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,443.40/217.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.24

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