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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.73, 323.40 and 112.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.73, 323.40 and 112.95 is: 169.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.73 : 323.40 = 112.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.73/323.40 = 112.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.73x = 323.40 × 112.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.73x = 36,528.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,528.03/215.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.32

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