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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.97, 297.81 and 174.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.97, 297.81 and 174.39 is: 240.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.97 : 297.81 = 174.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.97/297.81 = 174.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.97x = 297.81 × 174.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.97x = 51,935.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,935.09/215.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.47

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