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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.91, 323.55 and 164.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.91, 323.55 and 164.39 is: 246.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.91 : 323.55 = 164.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.91/323.55 = 164.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.91x = 323.55 × 164.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.91x = 53,186.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,186.77/215.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.34

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