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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.84, 324.96 and 179.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.84, 324.96 and 179.60 is: 270.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.84 : 324.96 = 179.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.84/324.96 = 179.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.84x = 324.96 × 179.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.84x = 58,362.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,362.82/215.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.40

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