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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.50, 326.34 and 159.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.50, 326.34 and 159.63 is: 239.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.50 : 326.34 = 159.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.50/326.34 = 159.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.50x = 326.34 × 159.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.50x = 52,093.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,093.65/217.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.51

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