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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.53, 322.66 and 164.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.53, 322.66 and 164.38 is: 246.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.53 : 322.66 = 164.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.53/322.66 = 164.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.53x = 322.66 × 164.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.53x = 53,038.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,038.85/215.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.09

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