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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.67, 297.63 and 127.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.67, 297.63 and 127.16 is: 175.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.67 : 297.63 = 127.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.67/297.63 = 127.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.67x = 297.63 × 127.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.67x = 37,845.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,845.14/215.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.48

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