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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.18, 300 and 159.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.18, 300 and 159.27 is: 220.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.18 : 300 = 159.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.18/300 = 159.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.18x = 300 × 159.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.18x = 47,781
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,781/217.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.01

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