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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.79, 323.69 and 113.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.79, 323.69 and 113.01 is: 169.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.79 : 323.69 = 113.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.79/323.69 = 113.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.79x = 323.69 × 113.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.79x = 36,578.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,578.43/215.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.51

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