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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.41, 323.08 and 160.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.41, 323.08 and 160.64 is: 240.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.41 : 323.08 = 160.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.41/323.08 = 160.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.41x = 323.08 × 160.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.41x = 51,899.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,899.57/215.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.93

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