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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.97, 323.50 and 161.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.97, 323.50 and 161.27 is: 241.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.97 : 323.50 = 161.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.97/323.50 = 161.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.97x = 323.50 × 161.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.97x = 52,170.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,170.85/215.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.57

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