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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.28, 295.79 and 176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.28, 295.79 and 176.40 is: 242.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.28 : 295.79 = 176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.28/295.79 = 176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.28x = 295.79 × 176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.28x = 52,176.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,176.47/215.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.37

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