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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215, 296.67 and 121.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215, 296.67 and 121.73 is: 167.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215 : 296.67 = 121.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215/296.67 = 121.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215x = 296.67 × 121.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215x = 36,111.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,111.55/215
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.96

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