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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.56, 326.66 and 157.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.56, 326.66 and 157.04 is: 235.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.56 : 326.66 = 157.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.56/326.66 = 157.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.56x = 326.66 × 157.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.56x = 51,298.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,298.69/217.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.79

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