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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.68, 297.55 and 160.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.68, 297.55 and 160.51 is: 221.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.68 : 297.55 = 160.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.68/297.55 = 160.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.68x = 297.55 × 160.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.68x = 47,759.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,759.75/215.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.44

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