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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.70, 297.62 and 163.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.70, 297.62 and 163.23 is: 225.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.70 : 297.62 = 163.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.70/297.62 = 163.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.70x = 297.62 × 163.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.70x = 48,579.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,579.70/215.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.22

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