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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.28, 297.12 and 122.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.28, 297.12 and 122.04 is: 168.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.28 : 297.12 = 122.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.28/297.12 = 122.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.28x = 297.12 × 122.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.28x = 36,260.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,260.52/215.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.43

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