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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.76, 323.49 and 118.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.76, 323.49 and 118.26 is: 177.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.76 : 323.49 = 118.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.76/323.49 = 118.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.76x = 323.49 × 118.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.76x = 38,255.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,255.93/215.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.31

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