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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.45, 297.32 and 117.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.45, 297.32 and 117.21 is: 161.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.45 : 297.32 = 117.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.45/297.32 = 117.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.45x = 297.32 × 117.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.45x = 34,847.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,847.62/215.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.74

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