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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.35, 322.58 and 161.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.35, 322.58 and 161.17 is: 241.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.35 : 322.58 = 161.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.35/322.58 = 161.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.35x = 322.58 × 161.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.35x = 51,989.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,989.41/215.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.42

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