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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.00, 322.35 and 173.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.00, 322.35 and 173.92 is: 260.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.00 : 322.35 = 173.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.00/322.35 = 173.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.00x = 322.35 × 173.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.00x = 56,063.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,063.73/215.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.76

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