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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.40, 297.24 and 163.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.40, 297.24 and 163.56 is: 225.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.40 : 297.24 = 163.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.40/297.24 = 163.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.40x = 297.24 × 163.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.40x = 48,616.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,616.57/215.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.70

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