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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.84, 323.58 and 177.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.84, 323.58 and 177.14 is: 265.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.84 : 323.58 = 177.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.84/323.58 = 177.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.84x = 323.58 × 177.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.84x = 57,318.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,318.96/215.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.56

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