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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.41, 297.26 and 117.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.41, 297.26 and 117.17 is: 161.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.41 : 297.26 = 117.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.41/297.26 = 117.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.41x = 297.26 × 117.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.41x = 34,828.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,828.17/215.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.68

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