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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215, 296.58 and 159.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215, 296.58 and 159.68 is: 220.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215 : 296.58 = 159.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215/296.58 = 159.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215x = 296.58 × 159.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215x = 47,357.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,357.89/215
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.27

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