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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.76, 324.44 and 165.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.76, 324.44 and 165.58 is: 247.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.76 : 324.44 = 165.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.76/324.44 = 165.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.76x = 324.44 × 165.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.76x = 53,720.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,720.78/216.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.84

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