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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.07, 296.48 and 177.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.07, 296.48 and 177.59 is: 244.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.07 : 296.48 = 177.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.07/296.48 = 177.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.07x = 296.48 × 177.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.07x = 52,653.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,653.07/215.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.82

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