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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.60, 298.92 and 158.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.60, 298.92 and 158.64 is: 218.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.60 : 298.92 = 158.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.60/298.92 = 158.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.60x = 298.92 × 158.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.60x = 47,420.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,420.67/216.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.93

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