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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.44, 329.27 and 165.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.44, 329.27 and 165.66 is: 248.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.44 : 329.27 = 165.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.44/329.27 = 165.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.44x = 329.27 × 165.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.44x = 54,546.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,546.04/219.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.57

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