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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.12, 322.10 and 176.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.12, 322.10 and 176.16 is: 263.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.12 : 322.10 = 176.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.12/322.10 = 176.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.12x = 322.10 × 176.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.12x = 56,740.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,740.26/215.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.77

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