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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.35, 324.08 and 162.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.35, 324.08 and 162.17 is: 242.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.35 : 324.08 = 162.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.35/324.08 = 162.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.35x = 324.08 × 162.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.35x = 52,555.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,555.24/216.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.92

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