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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.40, 322.56 and 171.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.40, 322.56 and 171.88 is: 257.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.40 : 322.56 = 171.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.40/322.56 = 171.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.40x = 322.56 × 171.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.40x = 55,441.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,441.61/215.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.39

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