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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.15, 322.58 and 112.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.15, 322.58 and 112.46 is: 168.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.15 : 322.58 = 112.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.15/322.58 = 112.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.15x = 322.58 × 112.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.15x = 36,275.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,275.17/215.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.61

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