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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.88, 325.02 and 162.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.88, 325.02 and 162.71 is: 243.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.88 : 325.02 = 162.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.88/325.02 = 162.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.88x = 325.02 × 162.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.88x = 52,884.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,884.21/216.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.84

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