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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.87, 297.14 and 160.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.87, 297.14 and 160.52 is: 220.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.87 : 297.14 = 160.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.87/297.14 = 160.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.87x = 297.14 × 160.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.87x = 47,694.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,694.62/215.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.95

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