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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.04, 296.64 and 156.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.04, 296.64 and 156.72 is: 216.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.04 : 296.64 = 156.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.04/296.64 = 156.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.04x = 296.64 × 156.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.04x = 46,489.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,489.42/215.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.19

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