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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.79, 297.61 and 174.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.79, 297.61 and 174.33 is: 240.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.79 : 297.61 = 174.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.79/297.61 = 174.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.79x = 297.61 × 174.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.79x = 51,882.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,882.35/215.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.43

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