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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.41, 324.69 and 165.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.41, 324.69 and 165.11 is: 247.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.41 : 324.69 = 165.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.41/324.69 = 165.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.41x = 324.69 × 165.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.41x = 53,609.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,609.57/216.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.72

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