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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.66, 297.60 and 122.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.66, 297.60 and 122.40 is: 168.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.66 : 297.60 = 122.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.66/297.60 = 122.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.66x = 297.60 × 122.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.66x = 36,426.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,426.24/215.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.91

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