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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.46, 297.63 and 169.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.46, 297.63 and 169.02 is: 233.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.46 : 297.63 = 169.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.46/297.63 = 169.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.46x = 297.63 × 169.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.46x = 50,305.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,305.42/215.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.48

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