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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.52, 322.92 and 174.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.52, 322.92 and 174.96 is: 262.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.52 : 322.92 = 174.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.52/322.92 = 174.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.52x = 322.92 × 174.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.52x = 56,498.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,498.08/215.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.15

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