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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.75, 297.76 and 123.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.75, 297.76 and 123.75 is: 170.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.75 : 297.76 = 123.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.75/297.76 = 123.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.75x = 297.76 × 123.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.75x = 36,847.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,847.18/215.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.79

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