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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.22, 320.27 and 164.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.22, 320.27 and 164.57 is: 247.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.22 : 320.27 = 164.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.22/320.27 = 164.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.22x = 320.27 × 164.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.22x = 52,704.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,704.41/213.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.18

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