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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.47, 297.35 and 117.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.47, 297.35 and 117.23 is: 161.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.47 : 297.35 = 117.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.47/297.35 = 117.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.47x = 297.35 × 117.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.47x = 34,858.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,858.16/215.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.78

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