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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.76, 326.04 and 162.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.76, 326.04 and 162.92 is: 243.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.76 : 326.04 = 162.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.76/326.04 = 162.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.76x = 326.04 × 162.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.76x = 53,118.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,118.44/217.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.93

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