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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.43, 297.21 and 122.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.43, 297.21 and 122.18 is: 168.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.43 : 297.21 = 122.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.43/297.21 = 122.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.43x = 297.21 × 122.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.43x = 36,312.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,312.09/215.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.56

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