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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.92, 326.72 and 163.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.92, 326.72 and 163.52 is: 245.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.92 : 326.72 = 163.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.92/326.72 = 163.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.92x = 326.72 × 163.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.92x = 53,425.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,425.25/217.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.16

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