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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.17, 322.73 and 106.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.17, 322.73 and 106.96 is: 160.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.17 : 322.73 = 106.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.17/322.73 = 106.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.17x = 322.73 × 106.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.17x = 34,517.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,517.59/215.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.42

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