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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.52, 323.00 and 118.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.52, 323.00 and 118.02 is: 176.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.52 : 323.00 = 118.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.52/323.00 = 118.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.52x = 323.00 × 118.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.52x = 38,119.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,119.87/215.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.87

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