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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.84, 297.12 and 176.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.84, 297.12 and 176.96 is: 243.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.84 : 297.12 = 176.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.84/297.12 = 176.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.84x = 297.12 × 176.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.84x = 52,578.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,578.36/215.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.60

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