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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.43, 297.29 and 162.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.43, 297.29 and 162.90 is: 224.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.43 : 297.29 = 162.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.43/297.29 = 162.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.43x = 297.29 × 162.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.43x = 48,427.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,427.73/215.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.80

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