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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.66, 322.88 and 171.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.66, 322.88 and 171.92 is: 257.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.66 : 322.88 = 171.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.66/322.88 = 171.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.66x = 322.88 × 171.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.66x = 55,507.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,507.06/215.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.39

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