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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.93, 323.94 and 161.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.93, 323.94 and 161.65 is: 242.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.93 : 323.94 = 161.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.93/323.94 = 161.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.93x = 323.94 × 161.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.93x = 52,364.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,364.90/215.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.51

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