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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.48, 325.96 and 165.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.48, 325.96 and 165.72 is: 248.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.48 : 325.96 = 165.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.48/325.96 = 165.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.48x = 325.96 × 165.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.48x = 54,018.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,018.09/217.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.38

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