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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.28, 297.08 and 123.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.28, 297.08 and 123.28 is: 170.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.28 : 297.08 = 123.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.28/297.08 = 123.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.28x = 297.08 × 123.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.28x = 36,624.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,624.02/215.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.12

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