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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.32, 323.16 and 164.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.32, 323.16 and 164.02 is: 246.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.32 : 323.16 = 164.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.32/323.16 = 164.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.32x = 323.16 × 164.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.32x = 53,004.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,004.70/215.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.17

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