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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.60, 319.29 and 165

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.60, 319.29 and 165 is: 246.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.60 : 319.29 = 165 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.60/319.29 = 165/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.60x = 319.29 × 165
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.60x = 52,682.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,682.85/213.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.64

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