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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.72, 297.72 and 122.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.72, 297.72 and 122.51 is: 169.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.72 : 297.72 = 122.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.72/297.72 = 122.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.72x = 297.72 × 122.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.72x = 36,473.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,473.68/215.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.08

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