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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.69, 297.66 and 127.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.69, 297.66 and 127.17 is: 175.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.69 : 297.66 = 127.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.69/297.66 = 127.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.69x = 297.66 × 127.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.69x = 37,853.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,853.42/215.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.50

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