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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.17, 296.94 and 121.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.17, 296.94 and 121.94 is: 168.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.17 : 296.94 = 121.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.17/296.94 = 121.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.17x = 296.94 × 121.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.17x = 36,208.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,208.61/215.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.28

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