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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.71, 299.93 and 162.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.71, 299.93 and 162.34 is: 223.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.71 : 299.93 = 162.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.71/299.93 = 162.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.71x = 299.93 × 162.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.71x = 48,689.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,689.14/217.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.65

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