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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.80, 297.83 and 122.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.80, 297.83 and 122.56 is: 169.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.80 : 297.83 = 122.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.80/297.83 = 122.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.80x = 297.83 × 122.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.80x = 36,502.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,502.04/215.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.15

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