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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.84, 323.46 and 169.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.84, 323.46 and 169.98 is: 254.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.84 : 323.46 = 169.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.84/323.46 = 169.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.84x = 323.46 × 169.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.84x = 54,981.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,981.73/215.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.73

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