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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.94, 324.13 and 160.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.94, 324.13 and 160.91 is: 241.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.94 : 324.13 = 160.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.94/324.13 = 160.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.94x = 324.13 × 160.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.94x = 52,155.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,155.76/215.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.53

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