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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.74, 323.04 and 179.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.74, 323.04 and 179.86 is: 269.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.74 : 323.04 = 179.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.74/323.04 = 179.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.74x = 323.04 × 179.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.74x = 58,101.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,101.97/215.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.31

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