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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.92, 326.48 and 163.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.92, 326.48 and 163.84 is: 245.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.92 : 326.48 = 163.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.92/326.48 = 163.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.92x = 326.48 × 163.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.92x = 53,490.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,490.48/217.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.46

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