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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.97, 324.08 and 173.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.97, 324.08 and 173.49 is: 260.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.97 : 324.08 = 173.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.97/324.08 = 173.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.97x = 324.08 × 173.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.97x = 56,223.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,223.77/215.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.33

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