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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.14, 322.07 and 160.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.14, 322.07 and 160.90 is: 240.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.14 : 322.07 = 160.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.14/322.07 = 160.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.14x = 322.07 × 160.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.14x = 51,821.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,821.06/215.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.87

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