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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.62, 300.24 and 158.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.62, 300.24 and 158.76 is: 219.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.62 : 300.24 = 158.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.62/300.24 = 158.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.62x = 300.24 × 158.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.62x = 47,666.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,666.10/217.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.03

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