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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.50, 297.14 and 171.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.50, 297.14 and 171.15 is: 235.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.50 : 297.14 = 171.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.50/297.14 = 171.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.50x = 297.14 × 171.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.50x = 50,856.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,856.18/215.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.99

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