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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.01, 296.71 and 116.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.01, 296.71 and 116.77 is: 161.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.01 : 296.71 = 116.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.01/296.71 = 116.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.01x = 296.71 × 116.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.01x = 34,645.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,645.64/215.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.13

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