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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.66, 322.77 and 177.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.66, 322.77 and 177.24 is: 265.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.66 : 322.77 = 177.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.66/322.77 = 177.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.66x = 322.77 × 177.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.66x = 57,207.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,207.75/215.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.27

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