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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.81, 297.84 and 122.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.81, 297.84 and 122.59 is: 169.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.81 : 297.84 = 122.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.81/297.84 = 122.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.81x = 297.84 × 122.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.81x = 36,511.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,511.15/215.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.18

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