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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.60, 297.54 and 157.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.60, 297.54 and 157.64 is: 217.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.60 : 297.54 = 157.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.60/297.54 = 157.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.60x = 297.54 × 157.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.60x = 46,904.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,904.21/215.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.55

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