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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.61, 323.34 and 116.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.61, 323.34 and 116.76 is: 175.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.61 : 323.34 = 116.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.61/323.34 = 116.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.61x = 323.34 × 116.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.61x = 37,750.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,750.98/215.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.09

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