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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.04, 296.67 and 127.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.04, 296.67 and 127.68 is: 176.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.04 : 296.67 = 127.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.04/296.67 = 127.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.04x = 296.67 × 127.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.04x = 37,878.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,878.83/215.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.15

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