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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.29, 297.09 and 117.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.29, 297.09 and 117.04 is: 161.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.29 : 297.09 = 117.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.29/297.09 = 117.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.29x = 297.09 × 117.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.29x = 34,771.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,771.71/215.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.51

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