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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.26, 299.95 and 167.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.26, 299.95 and 167.37 is: 231.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.26 : 299.95 = 167.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.26/299.95 = 167.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.26x = 299.95 × 167.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.26x = 50,203.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,203.93/217.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.08

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