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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.29, 322.63 and 161.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.29, 322.63 and 161.15 is: 241.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.29 : 322.63 = 161.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.29/322.63 = 161.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.29x = 322.63 × 161.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.29x = 51,991.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,991.82/215.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.50

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