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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.01, 297.08 and 168.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.01, 297.08 and 168.48 is: 232.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.01 : 297.08 = 168.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.01/297.08 = 168.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.01x = 297.08 × 168.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.01x = 50,049.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,049.71/215.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.78

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