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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.96, 327.16 and 160.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.96, 327.16 and 160.24 is: 240.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.96 : 327.16 = 160.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.96/327.16 = 160.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.96x = 327.16 × 160.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.96x = 52,426.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,426.05/217.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.53

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