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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.18, 323.49 and 170.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.18, 323.49 and 170.07 is: 255.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.18 : 323.49 = 170.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.18/323.49 = 170.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.18x = 323.49 × 170.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.18x = 55,015.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,015.94/215.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.67

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