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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.11, 296.70 and 165.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.11, 296.70 and 165.91 is: 228.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.11 : 296.70 = 165.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.11/296.70 = 165.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.11x = 296.70 × 165.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.11x = 49,225.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,225.50/215.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.84

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