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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.06, 322.47 and 106.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.06, 322.47 and 106.82 is: 160.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.06 : 322.47 = 106.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.06/322.47 = 106.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.06x = 322.47 × 106.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.06x = 34,446.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,446.25/215.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.17

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