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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.50, 297.39 and 117.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.50, 297.39 and 117.26 is: 161.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.50 : 297.39 = 117.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.50/297.39 = 117.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.50x = 297.39 × 117.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.50x = 34,871.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,871.58/215.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.82

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