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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.04, 296.70 and 159.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.04, 296.70 and 159.90 is: 220.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.04 : 296.70 = 159.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.04/296.70 = 159.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.04x = 296.70 × 159.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.04x = 47,442.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,442.33/215.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.62

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