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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.38, 322.32 and 169.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.38, 322.32 and 169.35 is: 253.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.38 : 322.32 = 169.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.38/322.32 = 169.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.38x = 322.32 × 169.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.38x = 54,584.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,584.89/215.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.44

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