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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.08, 296.82 and 171.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.08, 296.82 and 171.73 is: 237.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.08 : 296.82 = 171.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.08/296.82 = 171.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.08x = 296.82 × 171.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.08x = 50,972.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,972.90/215.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.00

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