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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.14, 325.80 and 163.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.14, 325.80 and 163.50 is: 245.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.14 : 325.80 = 163.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.14/325.80 = 163.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.14x = 325.80 × 163.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.14x = 53,268.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,268.30/217.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.32

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