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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.73, 297.71 and 117.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.73, 297.71 and 117.49 is: 162.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.73 : 297.71 = 117.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.73/297.71 = 117.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.73x = 297.71 × 117.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.73x = 34,977.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,977.95/215.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.14

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