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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.08, 297.04 and 174.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.08, 297.04 and 174.08 is: 240.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.08 : 297.04 = 174.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.08/297.04 = 174.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.08x = 297.04 × 174.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.08x = 51,708.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,708.72/215.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.42

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