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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.72, 323.61 and 181.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.72, 323.61 and 181.41 is: 272.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.72 : 323.61 = 181.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.72/323.61 = 181.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.72x = 323.61 × 181.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.72x = 58,706.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,706.09/215.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.14

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