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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.82, 326.78 and 160.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.82, 326.78 and 160.71 is: 241.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.82 : 326.78 = 160.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.82/326.78 = 160.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.82x = 326.78 × 160.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.82x = 52,516.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,516.01/217.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.10

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