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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.01, 323.12 and 174.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.01, 323.12 and 174.92 is: 262.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.01 : 323.12 = 174.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.01/323.12 = 174.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.01x = 323.12 × 174.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.01x = 56,518.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,518.97/215.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.87

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