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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.81, 300.46 and 162.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.81, 300.46 and 162.52 is: 224.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.81 : 300.46 = 162.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.81/300.46 = 162.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.81x = 300.46 × 162.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.81x = 48,830.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,830.76/217.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.19

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