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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.75, 324.95 and 165.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.75, 324.95 and 165.45 is: 248.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.75 : 324.95 = 165.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.75/324.95 = 165.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.75x = 324.95 × 165.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.75x = 53,762.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,762.15/216.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.04

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