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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.89, 300.72 and 168.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.89, 300.72 and 168.15 is: 232.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.89 : 300.72 = 168.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.89/300.72 = 168.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.89x = 300.72 × 168.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.89x = 50,566.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,566.07/217.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.07

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