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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.21, 299.24 and 161.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.21, 299.24 and 161.84 is: 222.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.21 : 299.24 = 161.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.21/299.24 = 161.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.21x = 299.24 × 161.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.21x = 48,427.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,427.51/217.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.96

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