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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.89, 300.38 and 168.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.89, 300.38 and 168.66 is: 232.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.89 : 300.38 = 168.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.89/300.38 = 168.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.89x = 300.38 × 168.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.89x = 50,661.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,661.25/217.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.51

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