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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.28, 296.70 and 178.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.28, 296.70 and 178.24 is: 245.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.28 : 296.70 = 178.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.28/296.70 = 178.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.28x = 296.70 × 178.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.28x = 52,883.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,883.81/215.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.65

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