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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.72, 329.16 and 165.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.72, 329.16 and 165.60 is: 248.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.72 : 329.16 = 165.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.72/329.16 = 165.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.72x = 329.16 × 165.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.72x = 54,508.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,508.90/219.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.08

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