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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.26, 324.69 and 165.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.26, 324.69 and 165.53 is: 248.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.26 : 324.69 = 165.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.26/324.69 = 165.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.26x = 324.69 × 165.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.26x = 53,745.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,745.94/216.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.52

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