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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.17, 322.45 and 117.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.17, 322.45 and 117.60 is: 176.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.17 : 322.45 = 117.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.17/322.45 = 117.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.17x = 322.45 × 117.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.17x = 37,920.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,920.12/215.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.23

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