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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.97, 298.04 and 117.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.97, 298.04 and 117.73 is: 162.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.97 : 298.04 = 117.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.97/298.04 = 117.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.97x = 298.04 × 117.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.97x = 35,088.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,088.03/215.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.47

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