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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.09, 323.70 and 164.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.09, 323.70 and 164.06 is: 246.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.09 : 323.70 = 164.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.09/323.70 = 164.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.09x = 323.70 × 164.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.09x = 53,103.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,103.78/215.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.90

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