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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.51, 307.17 and 157.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.51, 307.17 and 157.17 is: 216.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.51 : 307.17 = 157.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.51/307.17 = 157.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.51x = 307.17 × 157.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.51x = 48,277.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,277.91/222.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.97

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