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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.92, 329.48 and 165.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.92, 329.48 and 165.92 is: 248.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.92 : 329.48 = 165.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.92/329.48 = 165.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.92x = 329.48 × 165.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.92x = 54,667.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,667.32/219.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.58

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