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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.16, 296.66 and 171.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.16, 296.66 and 171.44 is: 236.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.16 : 296.66 = 171.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.16/296.66 = 171.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.16x = 296.66 × 171.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.16x = 50,859.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,859.39/215.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.38

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