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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.01, 296.73 and 173.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.01, 296.73 and 173.88 is: 239.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.01 : 296.73 = 173.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.01/296.73 = 173.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.01x = 296.73 × 173.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.01x = 51,595.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,595.41/215.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.97

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