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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.41, 298.55 and 161.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.41, 298.55 and 161.15 is: 222.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.41 : 298.55 = 161.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.41/298.55 = 161.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.41x = 298.55 × 161.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.41x = 48,110.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,110.24/216.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.32

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