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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.06, 297.24 and 171.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.06, 297.24 and 171.32 is: 236.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.06 : 297.24 = 171.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.06/297.24 = 171.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.06x = 297.24 × 171.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.06x = 50,923.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,923.16/215.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.79

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