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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.12, 322.09 and 162.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.12, 322.09 and 162.90 is: 243.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.12 : 322.09 = 162.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.12/322.09 = 162.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.12x = 322.09 × 162.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.12x = 52,469.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,469.26/215.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.90

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