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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.81, 324.17 and 164.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.81, 324.17 and 164.28 is: 246.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.81 : 324.17 = 164.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.81/324.17 = 164.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.81x = 324.17 × 164.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.81x = 53,253.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,253.44/215.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.76

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