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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.86, 323.15 and 164.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.86, 323.15 and 164.69 is: 246.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.86 : 323.15 = 164.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.86/323.15 = 164.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.86x = 323.15 × 164.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.86x = 53,219.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,219.57/215.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.55

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