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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.69, 323.19 and 118.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.69, 323.19 and 118.10 is: 176.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.69 : 323.19 = 118.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.69/323.19 = 118.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.69x = 323.19 × 118.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.69x = 38,169.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,169.55/215.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.97

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