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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.95, 298.14 and 168.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.95, 298.14 and 168.60 is: 232.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.95 : 298.14 = 168.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.95/298.14 = 168.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.95x = 298.14 × 168.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.95x = 50,266.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,266.40/215.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.77

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