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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.27, 297.06 and 117.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.27, 297.06 and 117.02 is: 161.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.27 : 297.06 = 117.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.27/297.06 = 117.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.27x = 297.06 × 117.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.27x = 34,762.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,762.27/215.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.48

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