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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.24, 299.74 and 158.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.24, 299.74 and 158.92 is: 219.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.24 : 299.74 = 158.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.24/299.74 = 158.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.24x = 299.74 × 158.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.24x = 47,634.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,634.68/217.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.27

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