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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.30, 322.62 and 161.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.30, 322.62 and 161.16 is: 241.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.30 : 322.62 = 161.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.30/322.62 = 161.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.30x = 322.62 × 161.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.30x = 51,993.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,993.44/215.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.49

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