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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.72, 323.36 and 160.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.72, 323.36 and 160.64 is: 240.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.72 : 323.36 = 160.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.72/323.36 = 160.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.72x = 323.36 × 160.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.72x = 51,944.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,944.55/215.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.80

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