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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.09, 322.01 and 163.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.09, 322.01 and 163.94 is: 245.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.09 : 322.01 = 163.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.09/322.01 = 163.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.09x = 322.01 × 163.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.09x = 52,787.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,787.89/215.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.43

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