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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.35, 325.57 and 163.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.35, 325.57 and 163.17 is: 244.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.35 : 325.57 = 163.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.35/325.57 = 163.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.35x = 325.57 × 163.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.35x = 53,123.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,123.26/217.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.41

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