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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.86, 326.45 and 160.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.86, 326.45 and 160.02 is: 239.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.86 : 326.45 = 160.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.86/326.45 = 160.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.86x = 326.45 × 160.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.86x = 52,237.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,237.73/217.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.78

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