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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.84, 324.72 and 165.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.84, 324.72 and 165.27 is: 247.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.84 : 324.72 = 165.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.84/324.72 = 165.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.84x = 324.72 × 165.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.84x = 53,666.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,666.47/216.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.49

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