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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.04, 296.65 and 127.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.04, 296.65 and 127.67 is: 176.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.04 : 296.65 = 127.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.04/296.65 = 127.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.04x = 296.65 × 127.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.04x = 37,873.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,873.31/215.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.12

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