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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.12, 322.68 and 78.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.12, 322.68 and 78.17 is: 117.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.12 : 322.68 = 78.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.12/322.68 = 78.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.12x = 322.68 × 78.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.12x = 25,223.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,223.95/215.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.25

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