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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.97, 297.75 and 176.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.97, 297.75 and 176.58 is: 243.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.97 : 297.75 = 176.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.97/297.75 = 176.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.97x = 297.75 × 176.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.97x = 52,576.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,576.70/215.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.44

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