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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.69, 300.68 and 158.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.69, 300.68 and 158.59 is: 219.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.69 : 300.68 = 158.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.69/300.68 = 158.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.69x = 300.68 × 158.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.69x = 47,682.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,682.54/217.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.04

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