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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.66, 323.08 and 112.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.66, 323.08 and 112.68 is: 168.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.66 : 323.08 = 112.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.66/323.08 = 112.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.66x = 323.08 × 112.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.66x = 36,404.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,404.37/215.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.80

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