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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215, 322.68 and 117.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215, 322.68 and 117.54 is: 176.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215 : 322.68 = 117.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215/322.68 = 117.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215x = 322.68 × 117.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215x = 37,927.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,927.81/215
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.41

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