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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.79, 323.84 and 118.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.79, 323.84 and 118.36 is: 177.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.79 : 323.84 = 118.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.79/323.84 = 118.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.79x = 323.84 × 118.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.79x = 38,329.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,329.70/215.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.63

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