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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.56, 296.98 and 174.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.56, 296.98 and 174.07 is: 239.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.56 : 296.98 = 174.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.56/296.98 = 174.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.56x = 296.98 × 174.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.56x = 51,695.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,695.31/215.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.82

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