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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.18, 325.92 and 159.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.18, 325.92 and 159.55 is: 239.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.18 : 325.92 = 159.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.18/325.92 = 159.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.18x = 325.92 × 159.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.18x = 52,000.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,000.54/217.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.44

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