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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.08, 296.43 and 166.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.08, 296.43 and 166.08 is: 228.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.08 : 296.43 = 166.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.08/296.43 = 166.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.08x = 296.43 × 166.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.08x = 49,231.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,231.09/215.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.90

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