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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.10, 296.55 and 165.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.10, 296.55 and 165.78 is: 228.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.10 : 296.55 = 165.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.10/296.55 = 165.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.10x = 296.55 × 165.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.10x = 49,162.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,162.06/215.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.55

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