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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.95, 325.10 and 159.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.95, 325.10 and 159.67 is: 239.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.95 : 325.10 = 159.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.95/325.10 = 159.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.95x = 325.10 × 159.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.95x = 51,908.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,908.72/216.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.27

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