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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.91, 323.96 and 113.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.91, 323.96 and 113.27 is: 169.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.91 : 323.96 = 113.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.91/323.96 = 113.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.91x = 323.96 × 113.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.91x = 36,692.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,692.76/215.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.94

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