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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.46, 323.01 and 112.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.46, 323.01 and 112.59 is: 168.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.46 : 323.01 = 112.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.46/323.01 = 112.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.46x = 323.01 × 112.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.46x = 36,367.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,367.70/215.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.79

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