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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.74, 300.25 and 162.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.74, 300.25 and 162.39 is: 223.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.74 : 300.25 = 162.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.74/300.25 = 162.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.74x = 300.25 × 162.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.74x = 48,755.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,755.69/217.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.92

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