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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.76, 324.48 and 162

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.76, 324.48 and 162 is: 243.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.76 : 324.48 = 162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.76/324.48 = 162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.76x = 324.48 × 162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.76x = 52,565.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,565.76/215.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.63

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