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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.06, 322.41 and 160.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.06, 322.41 and 160.97 is: 241.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.06 : 322.41 = 160.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.06/322.41 = 160.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.06x = 322.41 × 160.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.06x = 51,898.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,898.34/215.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.32

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