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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.35, 299.80 and 168.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.35, 299.80 and 168.35 is: 232.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.35 : 299.80 = 168.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.35/299.80 = 168.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.35x = 299.80 × 168.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.35x = 50,470.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,470.04/217.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.21

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