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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.58, 322.76 and 112.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.58, 322.76 and 112.62 is: 168.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.58 : 322.76 = 112.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.58/322.76 = 112.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.58x = 322.76 × 112.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.58x = 36,348.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,348.67/215.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.61

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