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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.16, 322.84 and 118.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.16, 322.84 and 118.97 is: 178.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.16 : 322.84 = 118.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.16/322.84 = 118.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.16x = 322.84 × 118.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.16x = 38,407.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,407.35/215.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.51

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