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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.16, 322.53 and 78.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.16, 322.53 and 78.10 is: 117.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.16 : 322.53 = 78.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.16/322.53 = 78.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.16x = 322.53 × 78.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.16x = 25,189.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,189.59/215.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.07

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