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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.25, 297.04 and 117.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.25, 297.04 and 117.01 is: 161.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.25 : 297.04 = 117.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.25/297.04 = 117.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.25x = 297.04 × 117.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.25x = 34,756.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,756.65/215.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.47

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