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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.61, 323.57 and 161.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.61, 323.57 and 161.65 is: 242.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.61 : 323.57 = 161.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.61/323.57 = 161.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.61x = 323.57 × 161.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.61x = 52,305.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,305.09/215.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.59

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