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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.59, 326.43 and 160.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.59, 326.43 and 160.56 is: 240.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.59 : 326.43 = 160.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.59/326.43 = 160.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.59x = 326.43 × 160.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.59x = 52,411.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,411.60/217.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.87

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