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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.51, 323.54 and 112.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.51, 323.54 and 112.87 is: 169.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.51 : 323.54 = 112.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.51/323.54 = 112.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.51x = 323.54 × 112.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.51x = 36,517.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,517.96/215.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.45

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