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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.63, 326.16 and 162.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.63, 326.16 and 162.99 is: 245.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.63 : 326.16 = 162.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.63/326.16 = 162.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.63x = 326.16 × 162.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.63x = 53,160.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,160.82/216.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.40

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