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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.97, 300.94 and 168.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.97, 300.94 and 168.97 is: 233.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.97 : 300.94 = 168.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.97/300.94 = 168.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.97x = 300.94 × 168.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.97x = 50,848.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,848.33/217.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.28

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