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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.05, 297.95 and 162.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.05, 297.95 and 162.66 is: 224.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.05 : 297.95 = 162.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.05/297.95 = 162.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.05x = 297.95 × 162.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.05x = 48,463.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,463.73/216.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.32

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