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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.48, 297.61 and 166.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.48, 297.61 and 166.95 is: 230.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.48 : 297.61 = 166.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.48/297.61 = 166.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.48x = 297.61 × 166.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.48x = 49,685.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,685.57/215.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.58

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