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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.24, 322.43 and 160.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.24, 322.43 and 160.56 is: 240.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.24 : 322.43 = 160.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.24/322.43 = 160.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.24x = 322.43 × 160.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.24x = 51,768.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,768.56/215.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.52

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