Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.72, 297.38 and 163.88
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 215.72, 297.38 and 163.88 is: 225.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
215.72 : 297.38 = 163.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
215.72/297.38 = 163.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
215.72x = 297.38 × 163.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
215.72x = 48,734.63 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,734.63/215.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 225.92
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