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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.73, 323.19 and 113.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.73, 323.19 and 113.11 is: 169.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.73 : 323.19 = 113.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.73/323.19 = 113.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.73x = 323.19 × 113.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.73x = 36,557.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,557.03/215.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.46

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