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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.58, 323.28 and 176.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.58, 323.28 and 176.88 is: 265.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.58 : 323.28 = 176.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.58/323.28 = 176.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.58x = 323.28 × 176.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.58x = 57,181.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,181.77/215.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.25

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