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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.41, 323.45 and 174.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.41, 323.45 and 174.43 is: 261.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.41 : 323.45 = 174.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.41/323.45 = 174.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.41x = 323.45 × 174.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.41x = 56,419.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,419.85/215.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.92

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