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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.72, 298.58 and 164.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.72, 298.58 and 164.34 is: 226.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.72 : 298.58 = 164.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.72/298.58 = 164.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.72x = 298.58 × 164.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.72x = 49,067.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,067.69/216.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.41

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