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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.56, 297.45 and 122.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.56, 297.45 and 122.30 is: 168.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.56 : 297.45 = 122.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.56/297.45 = 122.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.56x = 297.45 × 122.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.56x = 36,378.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,378.14/215.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.76

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