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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.04, 323.13 and 117.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.04, 323.13 and 117.61 is: 176.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.04 : 323.13 = 117.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.04/323.13 = 117.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.04x = 323.13 × 117.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.04x = 38,001.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,001.70/215.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.72

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