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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.43, 322.88 and 112.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.43, 322.88 and 112.65 is: 168.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.43 : 322.88 = 112.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.43/322.88 = 112.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.43x = 322.88 × 112.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.43x = 36,371.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,371.87/215.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.83

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