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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.76, 323.28 and 177.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.76, 323.28 and 177.36 is: 265.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.76 : 323.28 = 177.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.76/323.28 = 177.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.76x = 323.28 × 177.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.76x = 57,336.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,336.94/215.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.74

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