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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.69, 329.72 and 165.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.69, 329.72 and 165.74 is: 248.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.69 : 329.72 = 165.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.69/329.72 = 165.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.69x = 329.72 × 165.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.69x = 54,645.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,645.32/219.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.74

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