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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.33, 299.68 and 161.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.33, 299.68 and 161.92 is: 223.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.33 : 299.68 = 161.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.33/299.68 = 161.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.33x = 299.68 × 161.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.33x = 48,524.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,524.19/217.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.27

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