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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.06, 322.84 and 112.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.06, 322.84 and 112.54 is: 168.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.06 : 322.84 = 112.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.06/322.84 = 112.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.06x = 322.84 × 112.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.06x = 36,332.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,332.41/215.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.94

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