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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.81, 323.49 and 113.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.81, 323.49 and 113.10 is: 169.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.81 : 323.49 = 113.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.81/323.49 = 113.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.81x = 323.49 × 113.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.81x = 36,586.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,586.72/215.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.53

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