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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.75, 327.92 and 164.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.75, 327.92 and 164.88 is: 247.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.75 : 327.92 = 164.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.75/327.92 = 164.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.75x = 327.92 × 164.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.75x = 54,066.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,066.63/218.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.17

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