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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.97, 324.05 and 173.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.97, 324.05 and 173.04 is: 259.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.97 : 324.05 = 173.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.97/324.05 = 173.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.97x = 324.05 × 173.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.97x = 56,072.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,072.50/215.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.64

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