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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.62, 326.08 and 159.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.62, 326.08 and 159.76 is: 239.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.62 : 326.08 = 159.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.62/326.08 = 159.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.62x = 326.08 × 159.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.62x = 52,094.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,094.54/217.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.38

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