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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.32, 327.49 and 163.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.32, 327.49 and 163.55 is: 245.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.32 : 327.49 = 163.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.32/327.49 = 163.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.32x = 327.49 × 163.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.32x = 53,561.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,561.40/218.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.34

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