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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.87, 297.69 and 174.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.87, 297.69 and 174.40 is: 240.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.87 : 297.69 = 174.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.87/297.69 = 174.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.87x = 297.69 × 174.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.87x = 51,915.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,915.65/215.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.49

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