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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.46, 297.63 and 166.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.46, 297.63 and 166.95 is: 230.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.46 : 297.63 = 166.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.46/297.63 = 166.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.46x = 297.63 × 166.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.46x = 49,689.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,689.33/215.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.62

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