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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.33, 297.46 and 166.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.33, 297.46 and 166.83 is: 230.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.33 : 297.46 = 166.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.33/297.46 = 166.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.33x = 297.46 × 166.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.33x = 49,623.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,623.41/215.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.46

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