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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.99, 327.44 and 160.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.99, 327.44 and 160.59 is: 241.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.99 : 327.44 = 160.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.99/327.44 = 160.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.99x = 327.44 × 160.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.99x = 52,583.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,583.59/217.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.22

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