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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.44, 322.54 and 174.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.44, 322.54 and 174.44 is: 261.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.44 : 322.54 = 174.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.44/322.54 = 174.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.44x = 322.54 × 174.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.44x = 56,263.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,263.88/215.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.16

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