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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.56, 297.48 and 117.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.56, 297.48 and 117.32 is: 161.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.56 : 297.48 = 117.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.56/297.48 = 117.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.56x = 297.48 × 117.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.56x = 34,901.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,901.49/215.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.91

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