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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.32, 322.56 and 169.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.32, 322.56 and 169.42 is: 253.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.32 : 322.56 = 169.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.32/322.56 = 169.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.32x = 322.56 × 169.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.32x = 54,648.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,648.12/215.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.80

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