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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.16, 322.14 and 163.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.16, 322.14 and 163.65 is: 245.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.16 : 322.14 = 163.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.16/322.14 = 163.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.16x = 322.14 × 163.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.16x = 52,720.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,720.03/215.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.03

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