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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.52, 297.47 and 122.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.52, 297.47 and 122.32 is: 168.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.52 : 297.47 = 122.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.52/297.47 = 122.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.52x = 297.47 × 122.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.52x = 36,386.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,386.17/215.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.83

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