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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.73, 323.41 and 112.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.73, 323.41 and 112.79 is: 169.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.73 : 323.41 = 112.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.73/323.41 = 112.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.73x = 323.41 × 112.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.73x = 36,477.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,477.41/215.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.09

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