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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.91, 297.93 and 122.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.91, 297.93 and 122.67 is: 169.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.91 : 297.93 = 122.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.91/297.93 = 122.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.91x = 297.93 × 122.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.91x = 36,547.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,547.07/215.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.27

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