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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.72, 297.70 and 117.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.72, 297.70 and 117.48 is: 162.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.72 : 297.70 = 117.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.72/297.70 = 117.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.72x = 297.70 × 117.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.72x = 34,972.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,972.76/215.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.12

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