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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.68, 297.64 and 117.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.68, 297.64 and 117.45 is: 162.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.68 : 297.64 = 117.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.68/297.64 = 117.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.68x = 297.64 × 117.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.68x = 34,957.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,957.96/215.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.08

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