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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.96, 328.16 and 164.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.96, 328.16 and 164.96 is: 247.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.96 : 328.16 = 164.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.96/328.16 = 164.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.96x = 328.16 × 164.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.96x = 54,133.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,133.27/218.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.23

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