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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.72, 323.24 and 169.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.72, 323.24 and 169.86 is: 254.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.72 : 323.24 = 169.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.72/323.24 = 169.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.72x = 323.24 × 169.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.72x = 54,905.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,905.55/215.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.52

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