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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.06, 322.46 and 176.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.06, 322.46 and 176.77 is: 265.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.06 : 322.46 = 176.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.06/322.46 = 176.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.06x = 322.46 × 176.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.06x = 56,998.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,998.76/215.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.04

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