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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.57, 297.60 and 166.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.57, 297.60 and 166.34 is: 229.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.57 : 297.60 = 166.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.57/297.60 = 166.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.57x = 297.60 × 166.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.57x = 49,502.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,502.78/215.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.64

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