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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.87, 299.51 and 164.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.87, 299.51 and 164.31 is: 226.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.87 : 299.51 = 164.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.87/299.51 = 164.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.87x = 299.51 × 164.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.87x = 49,212.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,212.49/216.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.92

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