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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.68, 322.80 and 177.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.68, 322.80 and 177.16 is: 265.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.68 : 322.80 = 177.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.68/322.80 = 177.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.68x = 322.80 × 177.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.68x = 57,187.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,187.25/215.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.15

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