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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.83, 323.85 and 113.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.83, 323.85 and 113.16 is: 169.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.83 : 323.85 = 113.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.83/323.85 = 113.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.83x = 323.85 × 113.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.83x = 36,646.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,646.87/215.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.80

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