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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.46, 323.04 and 112.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.46, 323.04 and 112.69 is: 168.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.46 : 323.04 = 112.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.46/323.04 = 112.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.46x = 323.04 × 112.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.46x = 36,403.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,403.57/215.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.96

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