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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.19, 297.14 and 171.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.19, 297.14 and 171.72 is: 237.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.19 : 297.14 = 171.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.19/297.14 = 171.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.19x = 297.14 × 171.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.19x = 51,024.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,024.02/215.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.11

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