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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.07, 296.90 and 168.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.07, 296.90 and 168.36 is: 232.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.07 : 296.90 = 168.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.07/296.90 = 168.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.07x = 296.90 × 168.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.07x = 49,986.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,986.08/215.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.42

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