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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.85, 323.33 and 161.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.85, 323.33 and 161.67 is: 242.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.85 : 323.33 = 161.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.85/323.33 = 161.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.85x = 323.33 × 161.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.85x = 52,271.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,271.95/215.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.17

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