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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.43, 323.13 and 179.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.43, 323.13 and 179.28 is: 268.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.43 : 323.13 = 179.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.43/323.13 = 179.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.43x = 323.13 × 179.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.43x = 57,930.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,930.75/215.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.91

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