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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.97, 323.64 and 170.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.97, 323.64 and 170.41 is: 255.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.97 : 323.64 = 170.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.97/323.64 = 170.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.97x = 323.64 × 170.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.97x = 55,151.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,151.49/215.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.37

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