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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.36, 296.86 and 173.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.36, 296.86 and 173.72 is: 239.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.36 : 296.86 = 173.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.36/296.86 = 173.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.36x = 296.86 × 173.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.36x = 51,570.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,570.52/215.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.46

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