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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.89, 329.51 and 165.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.89, 329.51 and 165.83 is: 248.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.89 : 329.51 = 165.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.89/329.51 = 165.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.89x = 329.51 × 165.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.89x = 54,641.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,641.41/219.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.49

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