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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.70, 323.55 and 175.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.70, 323.55 and 175.02 is: 262.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.70 : 323.55 = 175.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.70/323.55 = 175.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.70x = 323.55 × 175.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.70x = 56,627.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,627.72/215.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.53

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