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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.64, 323.63 and 112.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.64, 323.63 and 112.95 is: 169.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.64 : 323.63 = 112.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.64/323.63 = 112.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.64x = 323.63 × 112.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.64x = 36,553.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,553.44/215.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.51

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