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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.21, 297.06 and 166.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.21, 297.06 and 166.00 is: 229.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.21 : 297.06 = 166.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.21/297.06 = 166.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.21x = 297.06 × 166.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.21x = 49,311.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,311.22/215.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.14

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