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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.45, 297.13 and 173.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.45, 297.13 and 173.99 is: 239.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.45 : 297.13 = 173.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.45/297.13 = 173.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.45x = 297.13 × 173.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.45x = 51,697.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,697.65/215.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.95

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