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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.66, 297.63 and 122.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.66, 297.63 and 122.38 is: 168.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.66 : 297.63 = 122.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.66/297.63 = 122.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.66x = 297.63 × 122.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.66x = 36,423.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,423.22/215.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.89

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