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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.80, 297.71 and 122.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.80, 297.71 and 122.46 is: 168.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.80 : 297.71 = 122.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.80/297.71 = 122.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.80x = 297.71 × 122.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.80x = 36,458.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,458.38/215.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.95

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