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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.59, 328.49 and 164.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.59, 328.49 and 164.71 is: 246.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.59 : 328.49 = 164.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.59/328.49 = 164.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.59x = 328.49 × 164.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.59x = 54,103.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,103.12/219.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.39

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