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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.27, 297.38 and 171.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.27, 297.38 and 171.55 is: 236.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.27 : 297.38 = 171.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.27/297.38 = 171.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.27x = 297.38 × 171.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.27x = 51,015.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,015.54/215.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.98

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