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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.28, 322.59 and 163.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.28, 322.59 and 163.86 is: 245.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.28 : 322.59 = 163.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.28/322.59 = 163.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.28x = 322.59 × 163.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.28x = 52,859.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,859.60/215.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.54

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