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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.60, 329.44 and 162.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.60, 329.44 and 162.56 is: 243.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.60 : 329.44 = 162.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.60/329.44 = 162.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.60x = 329.44 × 162.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.60x = 53,553.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,553.77/219.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.87

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