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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.78, 323.64 and 162.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.78, 323.64 and 162.08 is: 243.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.78 : 323.64 = 162.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.78/323.64 = 162.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.78x = 323.64 × 162.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.78x = 52,455.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,455.57/215.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.10

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