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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.32, 299.93 and 168.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.32, 299.93 and 168.18 is: 232.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.32 : 299.93 = 168.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.32/299.93 = 168.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.32x = 299.93 × 168.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.32x = 50,441.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,441.39/217.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.11

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