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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.89, 297.93 and 117.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.89, 297.93 and 117.65 is: 162.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.89 : 297.93 = 117.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.89/297.93 = 117.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.89x = 297.93 × 117.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.89x = 35,049.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,049.68/215.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.35

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