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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.30, 297.18 and 166.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.30, 297.18 and 166.11 is: 229.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.30 : 297.18 = 166.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.30/297.18 = 166.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.30x = 297.18 × 166.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.30x = 49,364.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,364.57/215.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.29

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