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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.26, 296.77 and 162.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.26, 296.77 and 162.87 is: 224.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.26 : 296.77 = 162.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.26/296.77 = 162.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.26x = 296.77 × 162.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.26x = 48,334.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,334.93/215.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.54

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