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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.85, 297.30 and 160.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.85, 297.30 and 160.49 is: 221.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.85 : 297.30 = 160.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.85/297.30 = 160.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.85x = 297.30 × 160.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.85x = 47,714.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,714.09/215.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.05

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