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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.96, 323.84 and 113.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.96, 323.84 and 113.20 is: 169.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.96 : 323.84 = 113.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.96/323.84 = 113.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.96x = 323.84 × 113.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.96x = 36,658.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,658.69/215.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.75

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