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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.51, 297.29 and 168.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.51, 297.29 and 168.87 is: 232.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.51 : 297.29 = 168.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.51/297.29 = 168.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.51x = 297.29 × 168.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.51x = 50,203.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,203.78/215.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.95

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