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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.28, 299.90 and 162

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.28, 299.90 and 162 is: 223.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.28 : 299.90 = 162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.28/299.90 = 162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.28x = 299.90 × 162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.28x = 48,584.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,584.21/217.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.60

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