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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.54, 326.30 and 156.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.54, 326.30 and 156.78 is: 235.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.54 : 326.30 = 156.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.54/326.30 = 156.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.54x = 326.30 × 156.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.54x = 51,157.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,157.31/217.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.16

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