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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.41, 323.09 and 112.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.41, 323.09 and 112.78 is: 169.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.41 : 323.09 = 112.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.41/323.09 = 112.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.41x = 323.09 × 112.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.41x = 36,438.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,438.09/215.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.16

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