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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.08, 327.74 and 164.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.08, 327.74 and 164.21 is: 245.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.08 : 327.74 = 164.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.08/327.74 = 164.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.08x = 327.74 × 164.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.08x = 53,815.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,815.73/219.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.64

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