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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.73, 297.54 and 166.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.73, 297.54 and 166.46 is: 229.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.73 : 297.54 = 166.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.73/297.54 = 166.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.73x = 297.54 × 166.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.73x = 49,527.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,527.02/215.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.58

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