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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.76, 297.72 and 122.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.76, 297.72 and 122.47 is: 168.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.76 : 297.72 = 122.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.76/297.72 = 122.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.76x = 297.72 × 122.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.76x = 36,461.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,461.77/215.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.99

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