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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.70, 323.46 and 177.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.70, 323.46 and 177.54 is: 266.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.70 : 323.46 = 177.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.70/323.46 = 177.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.70x = 323.46 × 177.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.70x = 57,427.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,427.09/215.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.24

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