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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.05, 322.61 and 112.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.05, 322.61 and 112.42 is: 168.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.05 : 322.61 = 112.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.05/322.61 = 112.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.05x = 322.61 × 112.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.05x = 36,266.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,266.45/215.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.64

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