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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.83, 297.61 and 169.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.83, 297.61 and 169.12 is: 233.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.83 : 297.61 = 169.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.83/297.61 = 169.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.83x = 297.61 × 169.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.83x = 50,331.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,331.80/215.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.20

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