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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.89, 297.72 and 178.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.89, 297.72 and 178.99 is: 246.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.89 : 297.72 = 178.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.89/297.72 = 178.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.89x = 297.72 × 178.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.89x = 53,288.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,288.16/215.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.83

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