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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.54, 297.61 and 176.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.54, 297.61 and 176.24 is: 243.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.54 : 297.61 = 176.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.54/297.61 = 176.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.54x = 297.61 × 176.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.54x = 52,450.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,450.79/215.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.35

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