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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.37, 322.88 and 178.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.37, 322.88 and 178.71 is: 267.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.37 : 322.88 = 178.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.37/322.88 = 178.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.37x = 322.88 × 178.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.37x = 57,700.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,700.59/215.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.91

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