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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.04, 296.75 and 116.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.04, 296.75 and 116.79 is: 161.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.04 : 296.75 = 116.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.04/296.75 = 116.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.04x = 296.75 × 116.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.04x = 34,658.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,658.06/215.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.17

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