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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.85, 330.08 and 165.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.85, 330.08 and 165.17 is: 247.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.85 : 330.08 = 165.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.85/330.08 = 165.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.85x = 330.08 × 165.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.85x = 54,519.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,519.31/219.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.99

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