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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.79, 323.25 and 163.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.79, 323.25 and 163.82 is: 245.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.79 : 323.25 = 163.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.79/323.25 = 163.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.79x = 323.25 × 163.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.79x = 52,956.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,956.16/215.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.41

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