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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.32, 327.72 and 164.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.32, 327.72 and 164.32 is: 246.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.32 : 327.72 = 164.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.32/327.72 = 164.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.32x = 327.72 × 164.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.32x = 53,850.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,850.95/218.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.66

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