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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.16, 321.87 and 163.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.16, 321.87 and 163.95 is: 245.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.16 : 321.87 = 163.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.16/321.87 = 163.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.16x = 321.87 × 163.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.16x = 52,770.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,770.59/215.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.26

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