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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.68, 300.06 and 162.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.68, 300.06 and 162.42 is: 223.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.68 : 300.06 = 162.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.68/300.06 = 162.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.68x = 300.06 × 162.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.68x = 48,735.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,735.75/217.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.89

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