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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215, 322.09 and 171.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215, 322.09 and 171.76 is: 257.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215 : 322.09 = 171.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215/322.09 = 171.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215x = 322.09 × 171.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215x = 55,322.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,322.18/215
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.31

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