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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.15, 322.61 and 112.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.15, 322.61 and 112.41 is: 168.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.15 : 322.61 = 112.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.15/322.61 = 112.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.15x = 322.61 × 112.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.15x = 36,264.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,264.03/215.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.56

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