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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.81, 300.61 and 162.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.81, 300.61 and 162.46 is: 224.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.81 : 300.61 = 162.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.81/300.61 = 162.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.81x = 300.61 × 162.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.81x = 48,837.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,837.10/217.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.22

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