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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.58, 297.18 and 163.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.58, 297.18 and 163.02 is: 224.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.58 : 297.18 = 163.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.58/297.18 = 163.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.58x = 297.18 × 163.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.58x = 48,446.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,446.28/215.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.73

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