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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.96, 297.52 and 160.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.96, 297.52 and 160.58 is: 221.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.96 : 297.52 = 160.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.96/297.52 = 160.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.96x = 297.52 × 160.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.96x = 47,776.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,776.10/215.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.23

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