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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.36, 300.54 and 159.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.36, 300.54 and 159.04 is: 219.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.36 : 300.54 = 159.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.36/300.54 = 159.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.36x = 300.54 × 159.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.36x = 47,797.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,797.88/217.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.90

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