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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.54, 300.30 and 168.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.54, 300.30 and 168.58 is: 232.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.54 : 300.30 = 168.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.54/300.30 = 168.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.54x = 300.30 × 168.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.54x = 50,624.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,624.57/217.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.71

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