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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.78, 323.85 and 111.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.78, 323.85 and 111.73 is: 167.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.78 : 323.85 = 111.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.78/323.85 = 111.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.78x = 323.85 × 111.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.78x = 36,184.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,184.58/215.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.69

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