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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.44, 327.84 and 164.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.44, 327.84 and 164.49 is: 246.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.44 : 327.84 = 164.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.44/327.84 = 164.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.44x = 327.84 × 164.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.44x = 53,926.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,926.40/218.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.87

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