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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.08, 322.61 and 163.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.08, 322.61 and 163.81 is: 245.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.08 : 322.61 = 163.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.08/322.61 = 163.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.08x = 322.61 × 163.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.08x = 52,846.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,846.74/215.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.71

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