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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.18, 299.35 and 167.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.18, 299.35 and 167.97 is: 231.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.18 : 299.35 = 167.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.18/299.35 = 167.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.18x = 299.35 × 167.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.18x = 50,282.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,282.21/217.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.52

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