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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.61, 328.96 and 165.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.61, 328.96 and 165.85 is: 248.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.61 : 328.96 = 165.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.61/328.96 = 165.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.61x = 328.96 × 165.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.61x = 54,557.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,557.40/219.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.43

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