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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.46, 299.76 and 162.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.46, 299.76 and 162.02 is: 223.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.46 : 299.76 = 162.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.46/299.76 = 162.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.46x = 299.76 × 162.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.46x = 48,567.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,567.12/217.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.34

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