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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.27, 300.20 and 164.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.27, 300.20 and 164.96 is: 227.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.27 : 300.20 = 164.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.27/300.20 = 164.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.27x = 300.20 × 164.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.27x = 49,520.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,520.99/217.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.92

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