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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.53, 300.29 and 157.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.53, 300.29 and 157.77 is: 217.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.53 : 300.29 = 157.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.53/300.29 = 157.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.53x = 300.29 × 157.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.53x = 47,375.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,375.96/217.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.79

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