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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.21, 296.76 and 160.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.21, 296.76 and 160.05 is: 220.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.21 : 296.76 = 160.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.21/296.76 = 160.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.21x = 296.76 × 160.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.21x = 47,496.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,496.44/215.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.70

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