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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.74, 297.52 and 162.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.74, 297.52 and 162.55 is: 224.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.74 : 297.52 = 162.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.74/297.52 = 162.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.74x = 297.52 × 162.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.74x = 48,361.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,361.88/215.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.17

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