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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.72, 320.70 and 165.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.72, 320.70 and 165.90 is: 248.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.72 : 320.70 = 165.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.72/320.70 = 165.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.72x = 320.70 × 165.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.72x = 53,204.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,204.13/213.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.94

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