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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.65, 323.20 and 111.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.65, 323.20 and 111.57 is: 167.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.65 : 323.20 = 111.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.65/323.20 = 111.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.65x = 323.20 × 111.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.65x = 36,058.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,058.87/215.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.21

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