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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.66, 327.69 and 164.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.66, 327.69 and 164.50 is: 246.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.66 : 327.69 = 164.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.66/327.69 = 164.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.66x = 327.69 × 164.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.66x = 53,904.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,904.19/218.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.52

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