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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.73, 326.16 and 163.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.73, 326.16 and 163.68 is: 245.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.73 : 326.16 = 163.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.73/326.16 = 163.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.73x = 326.16 × 163.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.73x = 53,385.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,385.87/217.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.20

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