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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.04, 296.74 and 126.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.04, 296.74 and 126.52 is: 174.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.04 : 296.74 = 126.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.04/296.74 = 126.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.04x = 296.74 × 126.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.04x = 37,543.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,543.54/215.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.59

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