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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.52, 297.41 and 121.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.52, 297.41 and 121.00 is: 166.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.52 : 297.41 = 121.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.52/297.41 = 121.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.52x = 297.41 × 121.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.52x = 35,985.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,985.82/215.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.97

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