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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.65, 323.36 and 112.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.65, 323.36 and 112.68 is: 168.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.65 : 323.36 = 112.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.65/323.36 = 112.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.65x = 323.36 × 112.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.65x = 36,436.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,436.06/215.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.96

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