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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.71, 323.63 and 119.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.71, 323.63 and 119.59 is: 179.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.71 : 323.63 = 119.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.71/323.63 = 119.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.71x = 323.63 × 119.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.71x = 38,702.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,702.31/215.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.42

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