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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.43, 297.46 and 168.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.43, 297.46 and 168.72 is: 232.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.43 : 297.46 = 168.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.43/297.46 = 168.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.43x = 297.46 × 168.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.43x = 50,188.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,188.78/215.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.97

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