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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.38, 322.26 and 168.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.38, 322.26 and 168.94 is: 252.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.38 : 322.26 = 168.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.38/322.26 = 168.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.38x = 322.26 × 168.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.38x = 54,442.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,442.60/215.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.77

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