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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.73, 300.02 and 168.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.73, 300.02 and 168.45 is: 232.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.73 : 300.02 = 168.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.73/300.02 = 168.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.73x = 300.02 × 168.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.73x = 50,537.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,537.53/217.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.12

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