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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.44, 325.80 and 162.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.44, 325.80 and 162.63 is: 243.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.44 : 325.80 = 162.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.44/325.80 = 162.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.44x = 325.80 × 162.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.44x = 52,984.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,984.85/217.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.68

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