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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.80, 323.42 and 179.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.80, 323.42 and 179.64 is: 269.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.80 : 323.42 = 179.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.80/323.42 = 179.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.80x = 323.42 × 179.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.80x = 58,099.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,099.17/215.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.23

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