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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.65, 329.12 and 165.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.65, 329.12 and 165.56 is: 248.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.65 : 329.12 = 165.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.65/329.12 = 165.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.65x = 329.12 × 165.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.65x = 54,488.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,488.28/219.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.07

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