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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.94, 301.17 and 155.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.94, 301.17 and 155.98 is: 215.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.94 : 301.17 = 155.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.94/301.17 = 155.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.94x = 301.17 × 155.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.94x = 46,974.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,974.89/217.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.54

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