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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.54, 297.44 and 122.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.54, 297.44 and 122.25 is: 168.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.54 : 297.44 = 122.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.54/297.44 = 122.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.54x = 297.44 × 122.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.54x = 36,362.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,362.35/215.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.71

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