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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.75, 297.45 and 160.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.75, 297.45 and 160.67 is: 221.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.75 : 297.45 = 160.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.75/297.45 = 160.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.75x = 297.45 × 160.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.75x = 47,789.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,789.80/215.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.51

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