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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.70, 297.47 and 160.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.70, 297.47 and 160.28 is: 221.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.70 : 297.47 = 160.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.70/297.47 = 160.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.70x = 297.47 × 160.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.70x = 47,678.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,678.52/215.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.04

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