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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.76, 325.92 and 163.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.76, 325.92 and 163.28 is: 244.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.76 : 325.92 = 163.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.76/325.92 = 163.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.76x = 325.92 × 163.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.76x = 53,216.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,216.22/217.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.38

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