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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.85, 323.96 and 168.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.85, 323.96 and 168.06 is: 252.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.85 : 323.96 = 168.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.85/323.96 = 168.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.85x = 323.96 × 168.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.85x = 54,443.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,443.88/215.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.23

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