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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.09, 325.41 and 162.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.09, 325.41 and 162.82 is: 244.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.09 : 325.41 = 162.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.09/325.41 = 162.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.09x = 325.41 × 162.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.09x = 52,983.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,983.26/217.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.06

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