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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215, 322.58 and 106.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215, 322.58 and 106.72 is: 160.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215 : 322.58 = 106.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215/322.58 = 106.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215x = 322.58 × 106.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215x = 34,425.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,425.74/215
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.12

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