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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.74, 326.28 and 156.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.74, 326.28 and 156.81 is: 234.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.74 : 326.28 = 156.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.74/326.28 = 156.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.74x = 326.28 × 156.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.74x = 51,163.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,163.97/217.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.98

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