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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.07, 322.07 and 171.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.07, 322.07 and 171.65 is: 257.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.07 : 322.07 = 171.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.07/322.07 = 171.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.07x = 322.07 × 171.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.07x = 55,280.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,280.85/215.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.04

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