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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.60, 323.36 and 164.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.60, 323.36 and 164.33 is: 246.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.60 : 323.36 = 164.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.60/323.36 = 164.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.60x = 323.36 × 164.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.60x = 53,137.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,137.14/215.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.47

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