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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.96, 300.27 and 162.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.96, 300.27 and 162.59 is: 224.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.96 : 300.27 = 162.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.96/300.27 = 162.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.96x = 300.27 × 162.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.96x = 48,820.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,820.90/217.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.00

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