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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.16, 296.19 and 159.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.16, 296.19 and 159.72 is: 219.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.16 : 296.19 = 159.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.16/296.19 = 159.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.16x = 296.19 × 159.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.16x = 47,307.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,307.47/215.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.87

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