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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.42, 299.64 and 162.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.42, 299.64 and 162.07 is: 223.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.42 : 299.64 = 162.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.42/299.64 = 162.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.42x = 299.64 × 162.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.42x = 48,562.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,562.65/217.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.36

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