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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.76, 323.10 and 119.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.76, 323.10 and 119.64 is: 179.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.76 : 323.10 = 119.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.76/323.10 = 119.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.76x = 323.10 × 119.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.76x = 38,655.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,655.68/215.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.16

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