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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.20, 325.48 and 159.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.20, 325.48 and 159.92 is: 239.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.20 : 325.48 = 159.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.20/325.48 = 159.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.20x = 325.48 × 159.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.20x = 52,050.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,050.76/217.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.64

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