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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.96, 297.86 and 160.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.96, 297.86 and 160.74 is: 221.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.96 : 297.86 = 160.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.96/297.86 = 160.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.96x = 297.86 × 160.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.96x = 47,877.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,877.21/215.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.70

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