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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.87, 329.35 and 165.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.87, 329.35 and 165.11 is: 247.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.87 : 329.35 = 165.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.87/329.35 = 165.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.87x = 329.35 × 165.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.87x = 54,379.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,379.08/219.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.32

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