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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.64, 323.55 and 175.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.64, 323.55 and 175.14 is: 262.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.64 : 323.55 = 175.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.64/323.55 = 175.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.64x = 323.55 × 175.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.64x = 56,666.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,666.55/215.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.78

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