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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.58, 323.01 and 112.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.58, 323.01 and 112.71 is: 168.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.58 : 323.01 = 112.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.58/323.01 = 112.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.58x = 323.01 × 112.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.58x = 36,406.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,406.46/215.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.88

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