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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.71, 297.68 and 117.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.71, 297.68 and 117.47 is: 162.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.71 : 297.68 = 117.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.71/297.68 = 117.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.71x = 297.68 × 117.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.71x = 34,967.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,967.20/215.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.10

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