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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.19, 297.18 and 171.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.19, 297.18 and 171.81 is: 237.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.19 : 297.18 = 171.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.19/297.18 = 171.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.19x = 297.18 × 171.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.19x = 51,058.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,058.50/215.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.27

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