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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.59, 297.52 and 122.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.59, 297.52 and 122.34 is: 168.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.59 : 297.52 = 122.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.59/297.52 = 122.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.59x = 297.52 × 122.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.59x = 36,398.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,398.29/215.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.83

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