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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.83, 297.87 and 122.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.83, 297.87 and 122.61 is: 169.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.83 : 297.87 = 122.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.83/297.87 = 122.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.83x = 297.87 × 122.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.83x = 36,521.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,521.84/215.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.22

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