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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.53, 297.44 and 122.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.53, 297.44 and 122.27 is: 168.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.53 : 297.44 = 122.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.53/297.44 = 122.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.53x = 297.44 × 122.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.53x = 36,365.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,365.89/215.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.73

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