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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.52, 323.16 and 181.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.52, 323.16 and 181.20 is: 271.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.52 : 323.16 = 181.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.52/323.16 = 181.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.52x = 323.16 × 181.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.52x = 58,556.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,556.59/215.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.70

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