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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.68, 322.92 and 170.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.68, 322.92 and 170.14 is: 254.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.68 : 322.92 = 170.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.68/322.92 = 170.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.68x = 322.92 × 170.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.68x = 54,941.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,941.61/215.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.74

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