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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.60, 322.79 and 164.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.60, 322.79 and 164.03 is: 245.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.60 : 322.79 = 164.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.60/322.79 = 164.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.60x = 322.79 × 164.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.60x = 52,944.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,944.81/215.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.58

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