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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.17, 296.93 and 116.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.17, 296.93 and 116.93 is: 161.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.17 : 296.93 = 116.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.17/296.93 = 116.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.17x = 296.93 × 116.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.17x = 34,718.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,718.39/215.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.35

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