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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.08, 324.95 and 162.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.08, 324.95 and 162.14 is: 242.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.08 : 324.95 = 162.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.08/324.95 = 162.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.08x = 324.95 × 162.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.08x = 52,684.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,684.96/217.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.70

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