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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.43, 297.30 and 117.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.43, 297.30 and 117.19 is: 161.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.43 : 297.30 = 117.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.43/297.30 = 117.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.43x = 297.30 × 117.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.43x = 34,839.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,839.26/215.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.72

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