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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.69, 297.68 and 160.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.69, 297.68 and 160.34 is: 221.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.69 : 297.68 = 160.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.69/297.68 = 160.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.69x = 297.68 × 160.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.69x = 47,727.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,727.72/215.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.28

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