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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.35, 327.07 and 164.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.35, 327.07 and 164.17 is: 245.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.35 : 327.07 = 164.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.35/327.07 = 164.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.35x = 327.07 × 164.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.35x = 53,695.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,695.08/218.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.91

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