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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.83, 297.84 and 117.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.83, 297.84 and 117.58 is: 162.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.83 : 297.84 = 117.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.83/297.84 = 117.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.83x = 297.84 × 117.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.83x = 35,019.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,019.44/215.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.25

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