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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.59, 326.16 and 163.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.59, 326.16 and 163.32 is: 244.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.59 : 326.16 = 163.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.59/326.16 = 163.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.59x = 326.16 × 163.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.59x = 53,268.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,268.45/217.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.81

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