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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.91, 323.93 and 164.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.91, 323.93 and 164.61 is: 246.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.91 : 323.93 = 164.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.91/323.93 = 164.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.91x = 323.93 × 164.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.91x = 53,322.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,322.53/215.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.97

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