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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.55, 297.36 and 168.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.55, 297.36 and 168.92 is: 233.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.55 : 297.36 = 168.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.55/297.36 = 168.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.55x = 297.36 × 168.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.55x = 50,228.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,228.56/215.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.03

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