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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.96, 326.57 and 160.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.96, 326.57 and 160.20 is: 240.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.96 : 326.57 = 160.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.96/326.57 = 160.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.96x = 326.57 × 160.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.96x = 52,315.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,315.71/217.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.03

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