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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.46, 297.45 and 163.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.46, 297.45 and 163.08 is: 225.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.46 : 297.45 = 163.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.46/297.45 = 163.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.46x = 297.45 × 163.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.46x = 48,508.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,508.15/215.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.14

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