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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.97, 326.50 and 163.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.97, 326.50 and 163.27 is: 244.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.97 : 326.50 = 163.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.97/326.50 = 163.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.97x = 326.50 × 163.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.97x = 53,307.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,307.66/217.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.56

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