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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.12, 326.48 and 164.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.12, 326.48 and 164.12 is: 245.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.12 : 326.48 = 164.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.12/326.48 = 164.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.12x = 326.48 × 164.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.12x = 53,579.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,579.44/218.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.65

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