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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.44, 297.03 and 176.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.44, 297.03 and 176.06 is: 242.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.44 : 297.03 = 176.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.44/297.03 = 176.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.44x = 297.03 × 176.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.44x = 52,292.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,292.74/215.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.73

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