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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.34, 297.18 and 122.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.34, 297.18 and 122.08 is: 168.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.34 : 297.18 = 122.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.34/297.18 = 122.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.34x = 297.18 × 122.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.34x = 36,279.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,279.73/215.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.48

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