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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.85, 297.88 and 117.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.85, 297.88 and 117.61 is: 162.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.85 : 297.88 = 117.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.85/297.88 = 117.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.85x = 297.88 × 117.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.85x = 35,033.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,033.67/215.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.31

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