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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.24, 297.60 and 177.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.24, 297.60 and 177.08 is: 244.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.24 : 297.60 = 177.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.24/297.60 = 177.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.24x = 297.60 × 177.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.24x = 52,699.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,699.01/215.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.84

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