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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216, 298.26 and 164.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216, 298.26 and 164.34 is: 226.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216 : 298.26 = 164.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216/298.26 = 164.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216x = 298.26 × 164.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216x = 49,016.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,016.05/216
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.93

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