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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.10, 328.83 and 165.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.10, 328.83 and 165.10 is: 247.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.10 : 328.83 = 165.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.10/328.83 = 165.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.10x = 328.83 × 165.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.10x = 54,289.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,289.83/219.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.79

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