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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.98, 323.66 and 160.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.98, 323.66 and 160.89 is: 241.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.98 : 323.66 = 160.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.98/323.66 = 160.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.98x = 323.66 × 160.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.98x = 52,072.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,072.85/215.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.10

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