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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.89, 327.65 and 164.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.89, 327.65 and 164.03 is: 246.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.89 : 327.65 = 164.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.89/327.65 = 164.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.89x = 327.65 × 164.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.89x = 53,741.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,741.97/217.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.65

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