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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.36, 326.72 and 164.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.36, 326.72 and 164.10 is: 245.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.36 : 326.72 = 164.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.36/326.72 = 164.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.36x = 326.72 × 164.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.36x = 53,614.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,614.75/218.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.53

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