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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.04, 296.51 and 165.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.04, 296.51 and 165.81 is: 228.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.04 : 296.51 = 165.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.04/296.51 = 165.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.04x = 296.51 × 165.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.04x = 49,163.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,163.49/215.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.62

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