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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.57, 297.59 and 160.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.57, 297.59 and 160.44 is: 221.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.57 : 297.59 = 160.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.57/297.59 = 160.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.57x = 297.59 × 160.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.57x = 47,744.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,744.54/215.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.49

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