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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.19, 296.98 and 166.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.19, 296.98 and 166.19 is: 229.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.19 : 296.98 = 166.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.19/296.98 = 166.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.19x = 296.98 × 166.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.19x = 49,353.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,353.21/215.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.35

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