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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.61, 297.54 and 117.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.61, 297.54 and 117.36 is: 161.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.61 : 297.54 = 117.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.61/297.54 = 117.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.61x = 297.54 × 117.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.61x = 34,919.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,919.29/215.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.96

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