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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.87, 298.08 and 169.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.87, 298.08 and 169.43 is: 233.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.87 : 298.08 = 169.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.87/298.08 = 169.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.87x = 298.08 × 169.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.87x = 50,502.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,502.20/215.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.95

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