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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.63, 298.71 and 164.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.63, 298.71 and 164.16 is: 226.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.63 : 298.71 = 164.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.63/298.71 = 164.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.63x = 298.71 × 164.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.63x = 49,036.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,036.23/216.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.36

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