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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.15, 297.20 and 166.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.15, 297.20 and 166.64 is: 230.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.15 : 297.20 = 166.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.15/297.20 = 166.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.15x = 297.20 × 166.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.15x = 49,523.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,523.09/215.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.18

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