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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.12, 322.50 and 112.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.12, 322.50 and 112.34 is: 168.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.12 : 322.50 = 112.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.12/322.50 = 112.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.12x = 322.50 × 112.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.12x = 36,229.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,229.65/215.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.42

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