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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.03, 322.89 and 176.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.03, 322.89 and 176.76 is: 265.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.03 : 322.89 = 176.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.03/322.89 = 176.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.03x = 322.89 × 176.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.03x = 57,073.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,073.37/215.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.42

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