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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.84, 324.48 and 162.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.84, 324.48 and 162.68 is: 243.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.84 : 324.48 = 162.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.84/324.48 = 162.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.84x = 324.48 × 162.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.84x = 52,786.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,786.41/216.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.43

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