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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.91, 323.77 and 118.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.91, 323.77 and 118.49 is: 177.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.91 : 323.77 = 118.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.91/323.77 = 118.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.91x = 323.77 × 118.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.91x = 38,363.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,363.51/215.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.68

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