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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.71, 326.03 and 156.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.71, 326.03 and 156.81 is: 234.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.71 : 326.03 = 156.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.71/326.03 = 156.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.71x = 326.03 × 156.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.71x = 51,123.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,123.98/217.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.83

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