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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.38, 299.55 and 158.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.38, 299.55 and 158.27 is: 218.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.38 : 299.55 = 158.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.38/299.55 = 158.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.38x = 299.55 × 158.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.38x = 47,409.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,409.78/217.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.10

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