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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.45, 323.38 and 112.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.45, 323.38 and 112.81 is: 169.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.45 : 323.38 = 112.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.45/323.38 = 112.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.45x = 323.38 × 112.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.45x = 36,480.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,480.28/215.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.32

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