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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.94, 297.98 and 122.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.94, 297.98 and 122.68 is: 169.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.94 : 297.98 = 122.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.94/297.98 = 122.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.94x = 297.98 × 122.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.94x = 36,556.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,556.41/215.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.29

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