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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.02, 296.46 and 175.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.02, 296.46 and 175.64 is: 242.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.02 : 296.46 = 175.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.02/296.46 = 175.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.02x = 296.46 × 175.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.02x = 52,070.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,070.23/215.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.16

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