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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.31, 319.98 and 165.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.31, 319.98 and 165.27 is: 247.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.31 : 319.98 = 165.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.31/319.98 = 165.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.31x = 319.98 × 165.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.31x = 52,882.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,882.50/213.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.92

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