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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.76, 297.40 and 178.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.76, 297.40 and 178.88 is: 246.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.76 : 297.40 = 178.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.76/297.40 = 178.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.76x = 297.40 × 178.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.76x = 53,198.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,198.91/215.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.57

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