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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.68, 297.52 and 171.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.68, 297.52 and 171.40 is: 236.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.68 : 297.52 = 171.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.68/297.52 = 171.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.68x = 297.52 × 171.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.68x = 50,994.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,994.93/215.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.44

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