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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.25, 297.20 and 168.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.25, 297.20 and 168.54 is: 232.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.25 : 297.20 = 168.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.25/297.20 = 168.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.25x = 297.20 × 168.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.25x = 50,089.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,089.39/215.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.71

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