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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.30, 322.76 and 107.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.30, 322.76 and 107.18 is: 160.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.30 : 322.76 = 107.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.30/322.76 = 107.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.30x = 322.76 × 107.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.30x = 34,593.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,593.42/215.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.68

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