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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.39, 297.25 and 117.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.39, 297.25 and 117.15 is: 161.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.39 : 297.25 = 117.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.39/297.25 = 117.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.39x = 297.25 × 117.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.39x = 34,822.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,822.69/215.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.67

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