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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.04, 325.08 and 162.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.04, 325.08 and 162.77 is: 243.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.04 : 325.08 = 162.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.04/325.08 = 162.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.04x = 325.08 × 162.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.04x = 52,911.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,911.65/217.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.79

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