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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.16, 319.92 and 163.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.16, 319.92 and 163.76 is: 245.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.16 : 319.92 = 163.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.16/319.92 = 163.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.16x = 319.92 × 163.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.16x = 52,390.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,390.10/213.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.78

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