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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.74, 323.80 and 113.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.74, 323.80 and 113.10 is: 169.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.74 : 323.80 = 113.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.74/323.80 = 113.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.74x = 323.80 × 113.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.74x = 36,621.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,621.10/215.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.75

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