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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.78, 295.47 and 164.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.78, 295.47 and 164.64 is: 227.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.78 : 295.47 = 164.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.78/295.47 = 164.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.78x = 295.47 × 164.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.78x = 48,646.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,646.18/213.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.55

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