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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.74, 297.65 and 122.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.74, 297.65 and 122.48 is: 168.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.74 : 297.65 = 122.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.74/297.65 = 122.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.74x = 297.65 × 122.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.74x = 36,455.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,455.76/215.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.98

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