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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.61, 328.80 and 165.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.61, 328.80 and 165.34 is: 247.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.61 : 328.80 = 165.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.61/328.80 = 165.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.61x = 328.80 × 165.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.61x = 54,362.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,362.15/219.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.55

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